Roasted Asparagus In A Red Wine Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 teaspoons bacon, crumbled

Preparation

Fry bacon to crisp. Wipe off excess fat with paper toweling. Crumble.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix all ingredients, except asparagus, in a cruet. Shake vigorously.
Pour the vinaigrette over the asparagus and marinade for 15 minutes.
Lay asparagus in single layer in a stone baking dish.
Pour remaining vinaigrette over the asparagus.
Cover and bake for 15 minutes or to desired doneness.
Remove to a warmed plate, pour remaining vinaigrette over the asparagus.
Sprinkle with the cheese and the bacon.