Olive Garden Roasted Parmesan Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 1 lemon (optional)
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped tomatoes if desired
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 639g | |
| Calories 795 | |
| Calories from Fat 477 | 60% |
| Total Fat 54.08g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 18.54g | 74% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium 2642mg | 110% |
| Potassium 891mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 58.12g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 20% |
| Sugars 43.76g | 29% |
| Protein 13.93g | 22% |
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