Baked Asparagus

Cut off about two finger widths from the woody ends of the asparagus, toward the roots, and wash thoroughly.

Place the asparagus in a baking dish, add the olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and toss by hand.

Preheat the oven to 200°C with top and bottom heat.

Put the baking dish with the prepared asparagus into the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the cheese, and return to the oven.

After about 5 minutes, once the cheese has melted, turn off the oven and serve hot.