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 10-15 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.