Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Cut or break off the fibrous bottoms of the stalks, about 1.5-2 inches. Lay them out on a lightly oiled baking sheet and drizzle on olive oil, along with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake the asparagus until they can be easily pierced with a fork. This can range from 8-10 minutes for thinner stalks to 15-20 minutes for thick stalks.

Step 4

Garnish with red chili flakes and parmesan cheese.