How Do You Make Roasted Asparagus And Parmesan Penne?
This is a delicious side dish or main dish for vegetarians. Roasting intensifies the delicate flavor of asparagus; it’s best done with larger stems. Serves two as a main dish, four to six as a side dish. Put a pot of water on to boil. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. When the water is rolling, add 1 tsp. salt, then the penne. Cook until al dente. Wash the asparagus in cool water, making sure to clean any residual soil and sand off the tips. Cut about an inch off the bottom of each spear. Peel halfway up the bottoms of the stalks if they’re thick. Cut the spears on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces. Put the asparagus in a baking dish and drizzle a little olive oil over the top. Place in the oven and roast for 3 to 5 minutes, uncovered, or until the asparagus is tender when pierced with a knife. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté 2 minutes or until soft; add the garlic and sauté 1 more minute. Toss the asparagus; penne; oil, shallot and garl
