Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter

Name: Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams asparagus; 118 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoons brown sugar; 113 grams butter, cut into pieces; 1 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 79 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 454 grams penne; 2 teaspoons salt

Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 741 calories, 21g of protein, and 31g of fat each. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Easter event. A mixture of penne, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the balsamic vinegar you could follow this main course with the Skinny Strawberry Ice Cream as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat the oven to 40

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Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them.

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Asparagus

Cut the spears into 1-inch pieces.

Put the asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 10 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Asparagus

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Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer until 3 tablespoons remain. Stir in the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Brown Sugar

Vinegar

Pepper

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Remove from the heat.

Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling, salted water until just done, about 13 minutes.

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Water

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Drain the pasta and toss with the butter, vinegar, asparagus, Parmesan, and the remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt.

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Serve with additional Parmesan.

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Variations: Penne with Roasted Broccoli and Balsamic Butter: When asparagus is not in season, cut 1 pound of broccoli into small spears for roasting. Toss them with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and roast for about 15 minutes. Continue with step

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Penne with Roasted Vegetables, Toasted Nuts, and Balsamic Butter: Toss in 1/3 cup of toasted pine nuts, hazelnuts, or walnuts at the end with either asparagus or broccoli.

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Vegetable

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Wine Recommendation: Balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, and especially asparagus will be best served by a wine with plenty of acidity. Look for a Sancerre from the Loire Valley in France (made from sauvignon blanc grapes) or a sauvignon blanc from Italy.

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Balsamic Vinegar