Penne with Asparagus Recipe

Name: Penne with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 1/2 cups chopped onions; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 3/4 pound penne, freshly cooked; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3/4 pound penne, freshly cooked
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

1
Melt butter with oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add asparagus and saute 3 minutes.
3
Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl.
4
Add onions and garlic to Dutch oven.
5
Saute until light golden, about 10 minutes.
6
Add tomatoes with their juices, oregano and crushed red pepper.
7
Bring sauce to boil.
8
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon and stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
9
Return asparagus to sauce.
10
Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
11
Add penne and 1/2 cup cheese.
12
Toss to combine.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Transfer pasta to large bowl.
15
Serve, passing additional cheese separately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 2 1/2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Penne with Asparagus falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Penne with Asparagus

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