Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2010

I have an asparagus patch so have plenty to try different recipes. So far this has been our favorite and sooo easy! I cook for 9 mins and then add parmesan cheese as others have suggested. Cook an additional 3-4 mins and it turns out perfect. I also add garlic because I grow my own and always have plenty on hand. Couldn't ask for a more easy or tasteful recipe for a great fresh veggie. Thanks!

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Linda O

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Chester, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2010

Amazing side dish! We loved it, a really great new way to prepare asparagus. I followed another reviewers suggestion and baked the asparagus for about 7 mins then topped with the parm and baked for another 5 mins or so. The balsamic is a perfect finish. I'm making this for a second time this week :)

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Melissa G.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2010

I loved this! I was surprised how nicely the balsamic vinegar enhanced the asparagus. This is simple and elegant. I served my asparagus with roasted pork tenderloin and potatoes. It made for a great meal.

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MMOH

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Living In: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2010

Ok, I made this without the addition of the balsamic. Then made a salad that included cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs and diced sundried tomatoes, topped with warm grilled chicken breasts(sliced) and warm croutons, scattered the asparagus artfully, and then drizzled the whole lot with a homemade balsalmic dressing.

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NZtoAZ

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2010

a good alternative to steaming, but I still like them steamed better. the parmesan complimented the flavor of the vegitable nicely, though.

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Ryan Miller

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Sugar Land, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2010

Fast and easy way to fix asparagus. Definitely a keeper!!

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PAULDI

Cooking Level: Professional

Living In: Summit Point, West Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2010

I loved the flavor of this recipe but I way over cooked it. It still tasted good but the asparagus were a little shriveled. Next time I will make this when I do not have to time it with my husband barbequing. This dish is not something that you can make and leave in the oven on warm.

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Dinner My Way

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Hayward, California, USA

Living In: Valley Springs, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2010

Amazing and awesome flavor! The balsamic vinegar made this taste excellent. I used Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing & Marinade. Based on the reviews I prepared this a tad differently than written (I didn't change the ingredients). I lined the baking sheet with foil for easy clean up, placed the olive oil in a bowl and tossed the asparagus in it to coat evenly. I cooked the asparagus until it looked slight bright green (about 11 minutes), pulled it out of the oven and added the Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. I cooked until the cheese was melted (about 2 more minutes). A different and delicious way to cook asparagus. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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bub6958

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2010

Very good side dish! I followed some of the previous raters advice & cooked the asparagus @ 450 for 7 minutes w/out the parmesan and then added the cheese and cooked it an addt'l 4 minutes. Perfect!

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