Baked Garlic Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

Preparation

Break tough ends off asparagus.
Place in Ziploc bag.
Cook garlic and parsley in oil for 3 minutes.
Pour garlic oil over asparagus.
Toss to coat.
Lay coated asparagus stalks in baking tray, making sure they don't overlap.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake in 400\u00b0 oven for 5-8 minutes, or until asparagus is tender.
NOTES: For extra flavor and a classy presentation, wrap 4-5 stalks together with a slice of uncooked bacon, securing with a toothpick.
Repeat with remaining stalks.
Spoon any left over garlic oil over bunches.
Bake additional 5 minutes.