Tuscan Style Roasted Asparagus

Prep :20 minutes    Bake :15 minutes   Makes 8 servings

1-1/2              pounds fresh asparagus  , trimmed
1-1/2              cups grape tomatoes , halved
3                     tablespoon pine nuts
3                     tablespoons  olive oil , divided
1                     teaspoon salt
1/2                  teaspoon kosher salt
1/2                  teaspoon pepper
1                     tablespoon lemon juice
1/3                  cup grated Parmesan cheese
1                     taspoon grated lemon peel

1 .         Put asparagis , tomatoes and pine nuts  on a foil-lined  15-inch x 10-inch x 1-inch  baking pan . Mix 2 tablespoons  oil , garlic  , salt  and pepper  ; toss with asparagus  .
2 .          Bake at 400* for 15-20 minutes  or until asparagus  is just tender . Drizzle  with remaining  oil and lemon juice ; sprinkle with cheese  and lemon peel . Toss to combine .

This especially wonderful  when locally grown asparagus  is in season . Serve it hot  , but it's good at room temperature .