Recipe Name:	Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter	Difficulty:	Easy
Source:	cooking.com	Serving Size:	4
Ethnicity:	American	Comments:
Base:	Vegetable	can also be made with broccoli - follow directions for roasting asparagus and add another 5 minutes
Course:	Entree
Preparation Time:	30-60 Minutes

Ingredients: 1 Pound(s) asparagus 1 Tablespoon(s) olive oil 2 Teaspoon(s) salt 1/2 Teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper 1/2 Cup(s) plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 Teaspoon(s) brown sugar 1 Pound(s) penne 1/4 Pound(s) butter, cut into pieces 1/3 Cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Directions: Heat the oven to 400. 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 tsp each of the salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer until 3 tbs. remain. Stire in the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper. Remove from heat. Cook the penne in according to directions. Drain and toss with the butter, vinegar, asparagus, Parmesan and the remaining 1 3/4 tsp. salt. Serve with additional Parmesan.