Balsamic Roasted Asparagus w/ Parmesan

Simple and delicious asparagus! [my notes in italics]

1 lb thin asparagus spears
2 TBSP olive oil
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp fine sea salt (Fleur de sel is excellent here) [I use my coarse salt and it works great]
1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
2 oz parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated [just real Parmesan works great, just NOT the Kraft stuff]

Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Wash the asparagus and break tough ends off (no need to peel them)
Place the asparagus in a roasting pan [i.e. on a cookie sheet] and drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pepper.
Shake the pan to coat evenly.
Place in the oven and roast until asparagus is softened but retains a little crunch, about 10-12 minutes.
Watch it carefully - It's so sad to overcook it!

Remove from oven, arrange on a serving platter and top with the balsamic vinegar, Fleur de sel (salt), and freshly grated Parmesan (remember - no Kraft please!).  Serve immediately.

4 servings
15 minutes/5 min prep