This Simple Baked Asparagus makes a wonderful side dish for absolutely any meal. With a few seasonings added, these tender asparagus spears will work well with a variety of dishes.
Place the asparagus on a baking tray and add the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until they are coated with the oil and seasoning.
Bake for 12-14 minutes for thick asparagus spears and 8-10 minutes for thin asparagus, or until a pairing knife (or a fork) inserted at the base of the largest spear meets little resistance.