Roasted Garlic Asparagus

• 1 ³⁄₄-2 lbs fresh crisp asparagus
• ¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
•  1 tsp lemon zest
• ¹⁄₂ tsp dried oregano
• ¹⁄₄ tsp red pepper flakes
• kosher salt (to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper(to taste)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends.
4. Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet (one with a side edge).
5. Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
6. Roast at 400F  for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
7. Serve hot.