Asparagus season always has me looking for new ways to eat it. This is simple and very good. Trim off the woody ends of a bunch or whatever you plan to eat. Put 1-3 T. of olive oil in the bottom of a cookie sheet or small baking pan. (depending on how much you are going to cook) Grate fine 1-2 cloves of garlic into the pan. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the pan and roll around in the oil until it is all covered nicely. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the bunch. Broil on high for 3 minutes and toss a little with a spatula to turn as best you can. Broil for 3 more minutes. Check for desired crispness. Some stalks are larger and need more time. Turn off the oven, remove to a plate and sprinkle generously with coarse grated Parmesan. Put back into the warm oven until melted and serve as soon as possible.
