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Asparagus Pasta Sauce With Tomatoes

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Serves/Makes: 4
Ready in: < 30 minutes

  • 1 pound asparagus, tips and tender stalks, washed and broken into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves chopped
  • OR
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 red chile pepper, to taste (optional)
  • 1 1/2 pound fresh, peeled tomatoes
  • OR
  • 1 1/2 can (14.5 ounce size) tomatoes
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound tagliatelle, spaghetti, spaghettini, or fettucine

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

Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently saute the garlic until golden. Add the asparagus - continue to saute until asparagus is slightly soft but not mushy.

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

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.


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