Roasted Asparagus With Penne Pasta In A Balsamic Recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.