Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Crush and finely mince the garlic.

Step 4

Trim the rough ends from the asparagus spears, and arrange on the baking sheet.

Step 5

Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.

Step 6

Roast on middle rack of oven until the garlic is fragrant, and asparagus is crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes.

Step 7

Check to see that asparagus is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately.