Ingredients
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3 lbs fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
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2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
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1 (28 oz) can Hunt's diced tomatoes, drained
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
Steps
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread asparagus in single layer on 2 shallow baking pans. Drizzle each pan of asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil; gently rub to coat evenly. Sprinkle each pan with ¼ teaspoon salt. Bake 10 minutes or until tender, shaking pans to turn spears once.
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Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute or until fragrant. Add drained tomatoes and cook 6 minutes more or until liquid has evaporated and tomatoes are hot, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice.
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Place asparagus in serving dish; top with tomato mixture and cheese. Serve immediately.
