Penne With Roasted Asparagus And Balsamic Butter

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400.

2. 2

   Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them.

3. 3

   Cut the spears into 1 inch pieces.

4. 4

   Put the aspargus on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and 1/4 tsp.

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   each of the salt and pepper.

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   Roast until tender, about 10 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small saucepan.

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   Simmer until 3 T.

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   remain.

10. 10

    Stir in the brown sugar and the remainig 1/4 tsp.

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    pepper.

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    Remove from heat.

13. 13

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

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

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    salt.

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    Serve with additional Parmesan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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