Preheat oven to 400F.

Rinse asparagus well and trim off tough ends. Place on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat. Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet and season with pepper and salt if using.

Roast asparagus for 20-25 minutes or until crisp but still tender.

Optional: squeeze some fresh lemon juice and enjoy