Penne With Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I found this and found it to have a very unique flavor. Cooking times are estimates. Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar |
1 lb penne |
1/4 lb butter, cut into pieces |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400.
2. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them.
3. Cut the spears into 1 inch pieces.
4. Put the aspargus on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and 1/4 tsp.
5. each of the salt and pepper.
6. Roast until tender, about 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small saucepan.
8. Simmer until 3 T.
9. remain.
10. Stir in the brown sugar and the remainig 1/4 tsp.
11. pepper.
12. Remove from heat.
13. Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling, salted water just until done, about 13 minutes.
14. Drain the pasta and toss with the butter, vinegar, asparagus, Parmesan and the remaining 1 3/4 tsp.
15. salt.
16. Serve with additional Parmesan.
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