Make this fast, easy recipe of roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes with Parmesan cheese in 14-17 minutes. Also, this is part of our Vegetables, Sides, Cheese, Holidays, Christmas & Thanksgiving categories. Further, it’s shown in our Thanksgiving Dinner Meals Ideas, Christmas Dinner Meals, and other Holiday Dinner Suggestions articles.
Just 4 Ingredients in Recipe for Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
- Fresh asparagus
- Fresh Cherry Tomatoes (aka Grape Tomatoes)
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Balsamic Vinegar (also see optional alternatives)
How To Make Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
This is a fantastic flavored asparagus with tomatoes baked recipe. Also, it’s prepared fast in about 5 minutes and bakes in 9 to 12 minutes. Finally, it’s great as a side dish that covers 2 vegetables.
- Snip or cutoff about 1-2 inches of the big ends.
- Then, rinse asparagus and spread out on a baking sheet pan.
- After that, cut the small cherry tomatoes (grape tomatoes) in half and place them cut-side up across the baking pan.
- Then, sprinkle the grated or packaged shredded Parmesan cheese over everything.
- Finally, bake it in a preheated oven at the high temp of 450°F for just 9-12 minutes.
Cheesy Changes To This Baked Asparagus Tomato Parmesan recipe
You can also change up this asparagus with tomatoes recipe (after it’s cooked) by adding some feta or goat cheese. Just crumble a little of the cheese over everything. However, I wouldn’t add in both of those extra cheeses. Also, it doesn’t replace the Parmesan; it adds to it.
Main Dishes to Go With Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
Good Sides that go with Roasted Asparagus Tomatoes Parmesan Recipe
This recipe for roasted asparagus and tomatoes with Parmesan cheese goes real good with many sides. However, side dishes will work the best.
- Unattended Cooking White Rice Recipe (also see our “Guide to White Rice That Cooks Should Know“)
- Saffron Rice (Yellow Rice)
- Baked Mac n Cheese
- Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad
- Deviled Eggs
- Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Yeast Rolls
- French Bread slices with Olive Oil Dip
- Cornbread Muffins
- Corn on the Cob Oven
Nutritional Values of Asparagus with Tomatoes
There are only about 96 calories per serving of this asparagus tomatoes parmesan recipe. Not bad for 2 veggies! More nutritional values are shown in the <Print Recipe> option.
Also, learn more about the asparagus plant from Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Asparagus Tomatoes Parmesan Balsamic Recipe
Why is asparagus mushy when cooked?
Asparagus gets much when it’s overcooked or when its oven temp is too low. It needs a high temp for a short time. For example, better recipes will call for an oven temp of 425°F and higher.
What can I substitute for the Balsamic Vinegar?
You can leave it off completely if you like! Or, you can substitute rice vinegar or the common apple cider vinegar. FYI, regular white vinegar doesn’t work so well.
What To Look For When Buying Fresh Asparagus
When buying asparagus, look for these good things.
- Shape and Size: Ensure they don’t look wilted. Avoid real thick sizes. But, you still get thin to big asparagus based on your preferences.
- Texture: The asparagus bunch should be firm, holds its shape, and have a consistent texture for each piece.
- Color: A rich green color (unless getting white asparagus). The bigger end will have a partly purplish hue.
How Long Can I Store Asparagus or this Recipe for Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes?
Asparagus can last a few days in the fridge. It’s best if stored vertically in a glass or plastic container of water.
After this recipe for roasted asparagus and tomatoes is cooked, it can be reheated and served again usually if within about 2 days in the fridge. However, it will no longer have its original firmness nor crispness. So, some will just reuse later in an asparagus pasta casserole dish.
Conclusion of Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
This roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes recipe covers 2 vegetables at once. It’s great with just about any main course, whether meat or seafood. It’s also good as part of a veggie meal that everyone will enjoy. Plan on it for a big change for your next dinner’s side dish.
Recipe for Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes slice in half
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan Cheese or grated
- ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar or substitute rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar or use none
- ¼ tsp Salt optional
- ⅛ tsp Ground Black Pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray baking sheet pan or baking dish with oil and set aside.
- Rinse and snap off (or cut off) the end pieces off the asparagus and place in single layer on sheet pan. Cut cherry tomatoes in half; place on sheet pan, cut side up.1 lb fresh asparagus, 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top of asparagus and tomatoes. Optionally, you can now season it with ¼ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp pepper to your taste (per pound of asparagus).½ cup shredded Parmesan Cheese, ¼ tsp Salt, ⅛ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- Place in preheated 450°F oven and bake for about 9-12 minutes (short time is for thin asparagus; long time is for thicker). Also, look for some browning taking place and cheese melting.
- Remove from oven and optionally drizzle balsamic vinegar across the vegetables. Serve using spatula or tongs and enjoy!¼ cup Balsamic vinegar