Roasted Asparagus Over Bowties with Balsamic

Roasted Asparagus Over Bowties with Balsamic
Recipe Type: Main, Dinner, Vegan
Author: Stephanie – Gathered In The Kitchen.com
Serves: 4
Recipe originally from http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/penne-with-roasted-asparagus-and-balsamic-butter
Ingredients
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 pound penne (I used bowties instead)
  • 1/4 pound butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (I left this out)
Instructions
  1. Heat the oven to 400°.
  2. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them. 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.
  3. 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. Remove from the heat.
  4. Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling, salted water until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the butter, vinegar, asparagus, Parmesan, and the remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt.
  5. Optional: Serve with additional Parmesan.

 

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