Asparagus is a delicious but notoriously tough vegetable — we chop off the worst bits, but even the tips require a significant amount of time to cook. With methods like grilling, sautéing, and frying, ...

Depending on the thickness of the stalks, asparagus takes six to 10 minutes to roast in the oven. Snap off the woody ends; toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper; and spread them on a baking sheet.