ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PENNE PASTA IN A BALSAMIC

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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Vegetarian

Yield Seves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pound penne pasta
1 stick butter, cut up
Garlic salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and at the same time place a large pot of salted water on to boil. Cook pasta per directions. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces. Toss with the olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Place on a cookie sheet, put in the oven and roast for 10 minutes or until tender. Put the balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly syrupy, about 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and butter . Remove from heat. Drain pasta and return to pot. Toss with the balsamic butter sauce. Add asparagus and mix well. Serve with a salad and garlic bread.

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