- 1 1/2 pounds pencil-thin asparagus (see Note)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- 2 ounces Asiago cheese, shaved
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, put the almonds in a pie plate and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, until golden.
- Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the Asiago over the asparagus, sprinkle with the almonds and serve with lemon wedges.