Whether your asparagus spears are thin or thick, you need to trim the stem ends, which can be tough, by snapping off the last 1 1/2 inches. This recipe oven-roasts them, but in summer, you can fire up the barbecue and grill them.

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. On a baking tray, arrange the asparagus, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender.
3. Remove from oven. Place asparagus on a platter and sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts and cheese.