Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 2 tablespoons pine nuts
2. 1 1/2 lbs asparagus
3. 1 shallot, thinly sliced
4. 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
6. fresh ground pepper, to taste
7. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spread pine nuts in a small baking pan and toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
4. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.
5. Snap off the tough ends of asparagus.
6. Toss the asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
7. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet with sides.
8. Roast, turning twice, until the asparagus is tender and browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, bring vinegar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
10. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes.
11. To serve, toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar and sprinkle with the pine nuts.

Enjoy your meal!