Miscellaneous with penne

1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cups mini penne pasta[...]

3/4 lb whole wheat penne or 3/4 lb whole-grain penne 1 lb medium asparagus , cut into 1 1/2-inch sections 1 (15 ounce) can chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon salt[...]

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (or to taste) sea salt black pepper 150 -180 g whole wheat penne (depending on how hungry you are!) or 150 -180 g rotini pasta[...]