Well, I Actually Threw Something Out

 I burned the balsamic reduction and had to throw it out. How are you supposed to know when you reduced it to the right amount?  I had some bottled balsamic glaze and am going to use that from now on. 

Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter

From Food and Wine 

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/penne-roasted-asparagus-and-balsamic-butter

Roast 1 pound asparagus coated with olive oil and some salt at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. 

Cook 1 pound penne. Drain. Stir in 1/2 stick of butter and 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze such as De Nigtis. Stir in cut up asparagus. Topped with Parmesan.