Tomato and Asparagus Penne Pasta

Level: Easy | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 15 Minutes | Serves: 4-6

November 5, 2025

Warm up your weeknights with this Tomato and Asparagus Penne Pasta featuring award-winning California olive oil from Pasolivo. This quick, easy, and delicious recipe combines penne pasta with asparagus, tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese to create a blissfully simple dish that's bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

1 pound pasta, penne or other cut pasta
2 tablespoons Pasolivo California Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
1-2 teaspoons (or to taste) Pasolivo Roasted Garlic Sea Salt
1-2 tablespoons basil, chiffonade or torn
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

Preparations

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions in salted water.
While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet on medium-high and add asparagus and 2 tablespoons Pasolivo California Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Let sit in the pan without moving until asparagus starts to brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Shake the pan and add tomatoes and 1-2 teaspoons Pasolivo Roasted Garlic Sea Salt
Cook for about 1-2 minutes shaking the pan when necessary to avoid burning.
Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
Turn off the heat, add pasta, half the parmesan cheese, and toss.
Garnish with remaining parmesan, basil, and 2 tablespoons Pasolivo California Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Serve warm.

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