Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Rinse asparagus in cold water and then pat dry with paper towels. Stack the asparagus and cut about 1 inch off the thick ends.

Step 3

Lay asparagus out into a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil all over the asparagus, and then generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bake for 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve immediately.