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Pasta Con Asparagi In Rosso Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

?Pasta Con Asparagi In Rosso is a recipe for pasta with asparagus in a red sauce.

 1 lb asparagus, tips and tender stalks, washed and broken into 1/2 inch pieces
 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
 2 T olive oil or butter
 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves chopped, or 1/4 t dried oregano
 ¼ red chili pepper, to taste (optional)
 1 1/2 pound fresh, peeled tomatoes, or 1 1/2 14.5 oz can
 and freshly ground pepper
 1 lb tagliatelle, spaghetti, spaghettini, fettucine
1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling, add the pasta.

2

Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently saute the garlic until golden.

3

Add the asparagus - continue to saute until asparagus is slightly soft but not mushy.

4

Add tomatoes and cook on higher heat until reduced (thickened) to preferred consistency - about 10 minutes.

5

Salt and pepper to taste.

6

When the pasta is done (8-12 minutes for 'al dente'), drain and turn out into preheated serving dish. Pour on the sauce, mix, and serve.