Roasted Asparagus-Pasta Toss Recipe

Name: Roasted Asparagus-Pasta Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne rigate (about 4 cups); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 dash fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1 dash salt, to taste; 1 lb thin asparagus spear, diagonally cut into 2 inch long pieces; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons lemons, zest of; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives; fresh ground pepper, for garnish (optional); crumbled feta cheese, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces penne rigate (about 4 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 dash fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 dash salt, to taste
1 lb thin asparagus spear, diagonally cut into 2 inch long pieces
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons lemons, zest of
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
fresh ground pepper, for garnish (optional)
crumbled feta cheese, for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2
Cook Penne in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and return to pot.
3
While the penne is cooking, combine the oil, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl; Add the asparagus and toss.
4
Place the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet; Roast in the preheated oven, tossing or stirring the asparagus several times, until it is tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes: (If the asparagus is very thin, reduce the cooking time by several minutes and check often to prevent burning.
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While the penne and asparagus are cooking, combine the chicken broth, butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; Heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted.
7
Add the asparagus and pine nuts to the pasta and toss.
8
Gently toss in the chicken broth mixture over medium heat just until heated through.
9
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
10
Toss in the chives just before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces penne rigate (about 4 cups), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 dash fresh ground pepper, to taste, 1 dash salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Roasted Asparagus-Pasta Toss 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.

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Roasted Asparagus-Pasta Toss

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