| 1 pound | Fresh asparagus (cut in half, using the top half of the spear) |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons | Olive oil |
| 1/4 cup | Romano cheese, fresh grated |
| 1/4 cup | Pine nuts |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Freshly ground pepper |
| 1 | Fresh lemon |
Turn on the broiler to high heat. Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil on both sides of the asparagus. Add the cheese and pine nuts. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from heat. Add pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.