Step 1

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Trim the ends from 1 pound asparagus and place on the baking sheet. Finely grate 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 packed cup). Mince 2 garlic cloves and sprinkle over the asparagus. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 medium lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) over the asparagus. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and half of the Parmesan, and toss well to coat.

Step 3

Arrange the asparagus in a single layer. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.