Roasted Asparagus with Brown Butter

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 pounds asparagus
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1. Heat the oven to 450.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
4. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard them.
5. On a large baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the oil, salt and pepper.
6. Spread the asparagus out on the baking sheet and roast until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes for thin spears, 8 to 10 minutes for medium or 10 to 12 for thick spears.
7. Transfer the asparagus to a platter or individual plates and pour the brown butter over the spears.

butter, asparagus, olive oil, salt, freshground black pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-asparagus-with-brown-butter (may not work)