Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Rinse the asparagus.

Break the tough ends off and discard.

Lay the asparagus on a foil-lined pan.

Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and roll the spears back and forth until they are well-coated with olive oil.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Place pan in the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork.

Serve immediately with a drizzle of lemon juice if desired.