Spaghettini With Asparagus

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
4		Garlic cloves - chopped
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Diced tomatoes
		Salt and pepper - to taste
1		Sugar
2 tablespoons	30ml	Tomato paste
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Asparagus - cut into
		Lengths
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Spaghettini
10		Basil leaves - cut into
1		-- or a
		Herbs - (parsley and marjora
		Example)
3 tablespoons	45ml	Freshly grated cheese - (locatelli romano,
		Dry jack)

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
Jo Anne Merrill

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