Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

I love asparagus. My kids are very lukewarm on this particular vegetable, but here's a way that at least my son will eat it -- my daughter still turns up her nose. Neither of them like balsamic vinegar so I set aside a few pieces before I put it on. I know we're almost to the end of asparagus season, so before it's gone (and all you can get is imported from South America), give this a try, it's really good.

1 large bunch of asparagus, bottoms trimmed or broken off

2 Tbs. olive oil

1/2 tsp. salt

ground pepper, to taste

2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar

Freshly grated Parmesan

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Toss asparagus with olive oil in shallow baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast asparagus, turning once until slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
4. Set aside a few spears for your kids. :-)
5. Sprinkle the rest with balsamic vinegar, toss to coat.
6. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with Parmesan.