Simple Roasted Asparagus

1 pound fresh asparagus

3 ablespoons olive oil

Dash salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Snip off tough ends of asparagus. Arrange in a jelly roll pan and drizzle with olive oil.

Broil about 6 inches from the heat for about 4 minutes or until stalks are just bitey. Turn once. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Makes 3 to 4 servings.

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