Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Parmesan

By Becky Hardin

Updated Aug 13, 2026

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Oven Roasted Asparagus with sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, and more is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired side dish fit for any occasion. This easy roasted asparagus recipe is quick to make yet filled with flavor. I like making this vegetable for our holiday meals, but it comes together quickly enough for a weeknight dinner.

Your Favorite Asparagus Side Dish

Side dishes are an art, if you ask me. Sure, the main dish might be the star of the show, but what would it be without the perfect sides to accompany it? Holidays especially need delicious sides or else the meal seems empty, so I’m always focused on them when a holiday pops up.

With Easter on the way, I thought an oven-roasted asparagus recipe would be just the thing. Asparagus is simple and just seems very spring-like to me. I find it’s the perfect thing to pair with ham, chicken, lamb.. or whatever I decide to prepare for the holiday. Sprinkled with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and garlic, this asparagus dish is bursting with flavor and adds a nice pop of color to the table.

Simple to prepare with just a few minutes of prep and cook time, it’s a great option so I can focus on the rest of the menu. This recipe makes enough for 6, but if I’m serving a big crowd, I’ll double it.

Tips for Beginners

• Trim the asparagus. Trim off the tough, “woody” ends. They are usually white, so it’s pretty clear to see where they need to be cut. You can either bend the stalks (focus pressure where the white ends meet the green stalks), and they’ll snap right off, or line up the asparagus on a cutting board and chop the ends off all at once.
• Zest before squeezing. Make sure to zest the lemon before you squeeze it, as once it has been juiced, it is difficult to zest.
• Medium thick asparagus. I like medium-thick asparagus as it is more ‘meaty ‘, so to speak. I find the super thin spears less satisfying. Note: thin spears may cook faster, so if you do use them, watch the oven.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan. Spread the asparagus out so it is in an even layer on the baking pan, as you want each spear to touch the surface so it roasts.

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Oven Roasted Asparagus with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan

Difficulty: Easy

4.78 from 27 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 17 minutes mins

Total: 27 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Author: Becky Hardin

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Oven Roasted Asparagus with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, and more is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired side dish that is quick to make and ideal for any occasion.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1½ lbs. fresh asparagus trimmed
• ▢ 3 tbsp pine nuts
• ▢ 3 garlic cloves very thinly sliced
• ▢ ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes 6 oz., julienne cut with herbs, I like California Sun Dry Sundried Tomatoes
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 tsp kosher salt
• ▢ ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 tbsp lemon juice divided
• ▢ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ zest of 1 lemon

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Instructions 

• Heat oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Place the asparagus, pine nuts, garlic slices and sun-dried tomatoes on the foil.
  1½ lbs. fresh asparagus, 3 tbsp pine nuts, 3 garlic cloves, ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes
• In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp oil, salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Pour the oil mixture over the ingredients on the sheet pan and toss gently to coat.
  2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Bake 15-17 minutes (depending on the thickness) or until asparagus is just tender but not overcooked.
• Drizzle the cooked asparagus with the remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice and sprinkle with the grated cheese and lemon zest.
  ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, zest of 1 lemon
• Toss gently to combine and enjoy.

Becky’s Tips

• Trim off the tough ends by snapping them off or cutting them off with a knife.
• Zest the lemon before you juice it. 
• Choose medium-thick asparagus as it is more meaty.
• Spread the asparagus out into an even layer in the pan. 
• Store for up to 4 days. 

Serving: 4oz.Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 488mgPotassium: 746mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1015IUVitamin C: 16.1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Oven Roasted Asparagus With Sundried Tomatoes and Parmesan Step by Step

Get the oven going, prepare the baking sheet, and get the asparagus ready: Heat the oven to 400°F, line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil, and place 1½ lbs. asparagus, 3 tbsp pine nuts, 3 garlic cloves, sliced, and ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes on the foil.

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Pour over the ingredients on the sheet pan and toss gently to coat.

Bake: Bake the asparagus for 15-17 minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks, or until asparagus is just tender but not overcooked.

Drizzle: Drizzle the asparagus with the remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, sprinkle with ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and the zest of one lemon. Toss to combine.

Serve: Serve and enjoy.

How to Store

Leftover asparagus will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Reheat

Reheat in the oven to crisp up again.

Serving Suggestions

I love serving this asparagus dish with brown sugar pineapple ham on Easter, along with roasted baby potatoes and a batch of Hawaiian rolls, but it’s definitely a great weeknight option with salmon or chicken. This recipe makes enough for a small dinner party of 6 or my family of 4, with leftovers the next day.

More Asparagus Side Dishes To Try

• I top this Crispy Garlic Roasted Asparagus with garlic, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, and then top it with homemade garlic aioli.
• Grilled Asparagus is marinated in lemon butter and then grilled to perfection.
• Sauteed Asparagus with Pancetta features leeks, garlic, pine nuts, and pancetta.

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