Last updated on March 21st, 2017 at 07:03 pm
Balsamic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes – roasting enhances the natural sweetness of the asparagus and tomatoes, add some grated Parmesan and a balsamic reduction for an amazing side dish.
I’ve recently discovered my passion for asparagus. This is coming from someone who never used to buy asparagus to cook before, but I’d have it at restaurants here and there. So here is my favorite way to cook asparagus along with tomatoes. I love roasted tomatoes with parmesan and balsamic reduction, so adding some asparagus to this was a no brainer. Together they’re amazing and such a delicious and healthy side dish.
I’ve also just realized that Easter is just around the corner, where has the time gone? Wasn’t it just Christmas? I guess time does fly when you’re having fun and I have been having loads of fun. Fun cooking that is. Sometimes I get in the mood to cook all day. And sometimes I do cook all day. So when I made this side dish, I made a million other dishes along with it. But for now let’s just focus on this roasted asparagus and tomatoes because it’s so incredibly simple to make, and it’s just packed with flavor.
I trimmed the ends off the asparagus and simply laid them in a baking dish at one end and at the other end I put the tomatoes cut in half. I did spray the baking dish with cooking spray, or you could use some olive oil as well if preferred. Then all you have to do is generously season the asparagus and tomatoes with salt and pepper and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over them. I love my Parmesan cheese and it seems like lately I’ve been putting it on everything. A girl can’t help herself.
You just need to bake them at 400 F degrees for about 15 minutes, not too long because you still want a bit of crunch in that asparagus. And as you can see that Parm cheese is melting nicely. My favorite part.
And then as I was ready to serve them I realized I forgot to drizzle the balsamic reduction, so here they are again. Balsamic reduction is really easy to make, you just need balsamic vinegar and cook it for about 15 to 20 minutes or until you see the sauce reduce and thicken. It’s so good over roasted veggies, just yummy.
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Balsamic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes - roasting enhances the natural sweetness of the asparagus and tomatoes, add some grated Parmesan and a balsamic reduction for an amazing side dish.
- 1 lb asparagus
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
- Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Spray a baking dish, I used a 9x13 inch, with cooking spray and set aside.
- Snap the end pieces off the asparagus and place them in the baking dish. Add tomato halves too. I placed the asparagus at one end and tomatoes at the other end. Season generously with salt and pepper and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over asparagus and tomatoes. Place in oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until asparagus softens a bit and begins to get brown.
- In the meantime add the balsamic vinegar to a small sauce pan and cook over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it reduces and starts to thicken.
- Drizzle some of the balsamic reduction over the roasted asparagus and tomatoes and serve warm.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
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i want to make this as a side dish for a pre Christmas family get together. Thinking to blanche the Asparagus, first, and slice the tomatoes, and while the prime rib is resting, I can sneak it into the now, empty oven, for a high heat roasting, and throw the cheese over it, right at the end, after tossing it in the glaze, just throw it back in till the cheese melts. Your thoughts?
Blanching the asparagus first, great idea, I love asparagus cooked but not mushy
Thankx for the tips
Can I serve this chilled if I roast ahead of time and add balsamic and combine later. Would like to serve this as a cold side dish salad at Easter next week. Can I shave asiago over the top just before serving?
It has to travel to my sister-in-laws, and we all bring dishes. Would like to avoid hogging the ovens.
Thanks
That should be fine Carina.
This was an awesome dish. I made it without the tomatoes or pepper. I didn’t have the tomatoes and medical reasons on the pepper. All 3 of us loved it. I made it with the brown sugar salmon.
What a flavorful & easy dish! I cheated and used a bottled balsamic glaze… so so so good. Thank you for sharing with us!
This is a delicious meal/side dish! Added mushrooms and purple cauliflower!
“Muy bueno” very good, thank u lady!!
I just tried this! I may have put too much balsamic on it tho….Does this recipe store well for leftovers?
Yeah just store it in an airtight container in the fridge, should be just fine.
I’m hoping to make this to take to a pot luck. I’ll be making it a few hours ahead of time. Do you think this dish will travel well? Or will it get soggy? Looks absolutely delicious!
It shouldn’t be too bad, they will get a bit soggy, but should be fine.
I made this last night (w mushrooms), & it was delicious…even without the balsamic vinigar reduction (which I totally forgot to do.) Lol.
I want to make this again tonight for my boyfriend, & I’m wondering if it would go well with some shrimp thrown in there too???
Sure why not, just make sure you don’t overcook the shrimp. 🙂
Lovely dish! I’d never “reduced” the vinegar before and it’s lip-smacking good. Using olive oil is better than the other, definitely. I grow my own asparagus so this is bliss – but have to buy tomatoes yet. Try shredded Pecorino Romano for the cheese, using less. Thanks for this recipe Jo!
You’re welcome K, so glad you liked it! 🙂
I stumbled upon your recipe and it will be perfect for tonight ! Thank you so much
I was wondering how to cook that asparagus I got on sale the other day. Happy to find a fellow Canuck on line!(I’m talking the country not the sport).
Thanks Ula! Hope you like the recipe 🙂
Amy
I absolutely love this dish! Asparagus is one of our favorites and I usually roast them. But I’ve never tried roasting them with balsamic and tomatoes. I will now! Pinning and sharing!
Thanks Michelle!
Wow! The colors in this dish are so beautiful. I’m a huge fan of asparagus, but it can be so hanging expensive. I usually by it when it’s on sale. I love that you paired it with balsamic. 🙂
Thanks Erin, you’re right it is expensive, same here I buy when I see it on sale.
It is still winter here in Northern Michigan but I cannot wait to try this recipe. I love asparagus as does my entire family.
I’ve had an asparagus addiction for a long time. When I had a garden, I ate nothing but asparagus until the season was over. I’ve done a lot of roasted asparagus but not with the tomatoes and Parmesan. Now I can’t wait for Spring to come and it’s barely Autumn down here.
Autumn? Are you in Australia? I wish I could grow herbs and vegetables here in Calgary, but hubs and I have had no success whatsoever.
Yes, I’m a dual American/Australian citizen. 🙂
That’s awesome!
beautiful, healthy, fresh, and delicious!
Thank you 🙂