Spaghettini with asparagus
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tb Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves chopped
- 2 c Diced tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Pinch sugar
- 2 tb Tomato paste
- 1 lb Asparagus cut into -bite-size lengths
- 1 lb Spaghettini
- 10 Basil leaves
Instructions:
cut into -thin slices or a -combination of herbs -(parsley and marjoram -for example) 3 tb Freshly grated cheese -(Locatelli Romano -Parmesan dry Jack) Heat olive oil in a saucepan add garlic and gently saute until garlic is fragrant and softened. Add tomatoes and cook over medium-high heat stirring occasionally until thick and saucelike. Season with salt pepper and sugar and add tomato paste if needed. Stir in asparagus cover and cook about 5 minutes or until asparagus is just tender. Set aside and keep warm. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain. Serve spaghettini topped with sauce herbs and cheese. Serves 4 to 6.



