Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Caprese Style Roasted Asparagus

The most flavor in 25 minutes or less. Make this incredibly easy side dish for a picnic or a side to pasta, rice or protein.

  • Total Time: 22
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds asparagus

1 pound grape tomatoes, halved

3 tablespoons olive oil

salt to taste

fresh cracked pepper to taste

1 cup mozzarella, crumbled or shredded

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or to taste

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F. Arrange asparagus and grape tomatoes on a large non-stick baking sheet.  Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper  and toss using tongs.  Roast in oven for 7 minutes, remove from oven and top asparagus with mozzarella.  Return to oven and continue roasting for 5 minutes more or until cheese melts. Transfer asparagus with cheese to a serving platter.  Top with roasted grape tomatoes and fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.  Serve immediately.

  • Author: Ericka Sanchez
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 12