Free Recipes at rubyglen.com! Roasted Asparagus By Monica Resinger http://homemakersjournal.com Eating more vegetables will improve your health. Here is a simple but delicious way to cook asparagus: 1 pound asparagus spears break tough ends off Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Preheat the oven to 500º.  Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat. Roast for about 10 minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.