Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter
User Reviews
4.9
342 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter
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Ingredients
Roasted Asparagus:
- 1 to 2 to 2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
- ½ to 1 to 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Balsamic Reduction:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon light or dark brown sugar
- Pinch of black pepper
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Pasta:
- 1 pound penne pasta regular or whole wheat
- 4 tablespoons butter cut into pieces (see note about browning the butter)
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Snap the tough lower ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut the asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces. Place the asparagus on a large, rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the asparagus roasts, add the vinegar to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the vinegar is reduced to about 3 tablespoons, about 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar, pepper and salt. Remove from the heat.
- Cook the penne in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until al dente (or desired tenderness), according to package directions. Drain the pasta and return to the pot.
- Add the butter and toss with the pasta until the butter is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
- Add the vinegar reduction. Toss to combine well. Add the asparagus and Parmesan; toss. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, for serving, if desired.
Notes
- Asparagus: if asparagus isn't in season (or you don't like it), try broccoli or even cauliflower cut into bite-size pieces, and roast it per the recipe.
- Browned Butter: if you want to take this to a whole new level, brown the butter (quick and easy tutorial here) before adding it to the pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
458mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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