Balsamic Roasted Asparagus

This is our favorite way to enjoy fresh, in-season asparagus. I personally like the super-thin asparagus, but some like the thicker spears.

1/2-1 lb asparagus spears
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Salt
Pepper

Heat oven to 450. Line a baking dish or rimmed cookie sheet with foil. Rinse asparagus, and trim woody ends. (One way to do this is to bend the asparagus until it snaps at its natural place. You can do this with individual spears, or with a small handful)

Pat the asparagus dry. Lay on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shuffle and turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and fresh ground pepper.

Bake in the oven at 450 for about 5 minutes.