Roasted Asparagus in a Red Wine Vinaigrette

• fresh asparagus, trimmed↗2 cups
• extra virgin olive oil↗4 teaspoons
• red wine vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• garlic↗1 teaspoon

  minced

• dried onion flakes↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

  freshly ground

• basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• dry mustard1⁄4 teaspoon
• parmesan cheese↗2 teaspoons

  freshly grated

• bacon↗2 teaspoons

  crumbled

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Fry bacon to crisp. Wipe off excess fat with paper toweling. Crumble.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

3. 3

   Mix all ingredients, except asparagus, in a cruet. Shake vigorously.

4. 4

   Pour the vinaigrette over the asparagus and marinade for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Lay asparagus in single layer in a stone baking dish.

6. 6

   Pour remaining vinaigrette over the asparagus.

7. 7

   Cover and bake for 15 minutes or to desired doneness.

8. 8

   Remove to a warmed plate, pour remaining vinaigrette over the asparagus.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with the cheese and the bacon.