Roasted Soy-and-Sesame Asparagus

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   Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced.

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   Preheat the oven to convection roast at 450F.

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   Cover a shallow baking or roasting pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.

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   Toss the asparagus with the vegetable and sesame oils and the soy sauce.

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   Arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan.

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   (The asparagus can be prepared ahead, ready for roasting; it does not need to be refrigerated unless you prepare it a day ahead.)

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   Roast on the bottom rack (beneath a roast, if applicable) or on a rack in the center of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the asparagus is crisp-tender.

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   Toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

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   Roast for 5 minutes.

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    Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons pine nuts and finish roasting.

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    Transfer the asparagus to a heated serving dish and coat with 2 to 3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto.

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    Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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