Penne w/ Asparagus & Artichoke

Ingredients:

• 4 tsp pine nuts, toasted
• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus (cut into 1 1/2 in.)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt, 1tsp Pepper
• 2 lbs artichokes hearts (canned or frozen)
• 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 lb penne
• 1/2 cup freshlly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp coarsely chopped parsley 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. In a roasting pan, toss asparagus with 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and roast for 15 minutes until brown.
3. Heat remaining 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet and add artichoke, cut side down over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, cover and cook over low heat, about 8 minutes until artichoke are just tender.
5. Cook penne, drain, return to pan and add asparagus, artichoke and parmesan cheese.
6. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
7. Garnish with coarsely chopped parsley.
8. Serve with more parmesan cheese (shaved or grated), if desired