Italian Roasted Asparagus

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Italian Roasted Asparagus

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
10min
Prep
22min
Total

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    Description

    Spruce up your asparagus with Italian flavors like basil and balsamic glaze for an extra-cheesy and flavorful dish. Achieve a beautiful sear by roasting asparagus separately before adding tomatoes and cheese. 

     

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 4
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    1 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed
    6 tsp. Gustare Vita basil-flavored oil, divided
    Hy-Vee Mediterranean sea salt, to taste
    Hy-Vee Malabar black pepper
    1 c. multicolor cherry tomatoes, quartered
    ⅓ c. plus 1/2 cup Hy-Vee finely shredded Italian cheese, divided
    Gustare Vita balsamic glaze
    Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

    Things To Grab

    • Large rimmed baking pan
    • Aluminum foil
    • Broiler-safe baking dish
    • Hy-Vee nonstick spray

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil. Lightly spray with nonstick spray; set aside. 

    2. Toss asparagus with 4 teaspoons oil; place in a single layer on prepared pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from oven. Preheat broiler. 

    3. Meanwhile, toss tomatoes with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 1/3 cup cheese.

    4. Transfer asparagus to a broiler-safe baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, then tomato-cheese mixture. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired. 

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    160 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 180mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 8g
    • Protein: 9g

    Daily Values

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    Vitamin A 0%
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    Vitamin C 0%
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    Iron 15%
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    Calcium 15%
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    Vitamin D 0%
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    Potassium 8%