Simple Roasted Asparagus Recipe

I really have no idea how my mother-in-law does it. Every year, she makes a multi-dish Thanksgiving meal for no less than 20 people and not only does she make everything the day of, but she remains completely calm. I know, right?!?

Whenever I host exceptionally large dinners, I always make the dishes throughout the week and then the day of, I just re-heat what I've made. It might not be the best or most proper way, but it's the way that works for me. It gives me more time to relax and spend with my guests without being completely frazzled. Also, by having everything plated and just in need of being reheated, I cut down on the number of dishes I have to wash after the meal.

This is a recipe that I've served for years that not only is insanely simple, with only four ingredients (all of which you should have in your pantry right now), but it's delicious too and reheats well in the microwave. 14

Roasted Asparagus

You'll need:
2 pounds fresh asparagus
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Cut or break off the rough ends of the asparagus and then place it on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus, making sure to turn it so it all gets covered. Spread out the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper and then roast it for 25 minutes, or until it's tender, but still has a bit of a snap.

I'm a sucker for Salamida pinch, so instead of using salt and pepper, I sprinkle my asparagus with the Italian blend and it tastes like heaven.