penne pasta with roasted asparagus

How To Make penne pasta with roasted asparagus

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Snap off the woody bottoms of the asparagus and discard.
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  Step 2
  Cut into diagonal pieces; about 3 per stalk.
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  Step 3
  Toss asparagus with 1 1/2 tsp oil.
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  Step 4
  Add salt and pepper to taste.
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  Step 5
  Put on a baking sheet in a single layer.
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  Step 6
  Roast in a 400 degree oven tossing asparagus several times until browned; about 15 minutes. Less time if pencil-thin stalks. Remove from pan and set aside.
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  Step 7
  Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.
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  Step 8
  Transfer pasta to a large saute pan. Add chicken stock and lemon juice. Cook over high heat until the liquid is almost completely absorbed; about 5 minutes.
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  Step 9
  Add remaining olive oil, cheese, and asparagus. Salt to taste. Cook and toss until mixed.
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  Step 10
  Stir in parsley.
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  Step 11
  Serve at once sprinkled with coarse grind pepper.
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