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Asparagus Pasta Sauce

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil, to 3 tbsp
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh basil; chopped, OR 1 1/2 teaspoons Dried basil
  • 1 pound asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces, tips separated
  • 1/4 cup Dry white wine, to 1/2 cup
  • Sugar, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Fettuccine; or other pasta, freshly cooked

Preparation:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add garlic and saute for a minute. Add crushed tomatoes and basil. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add cut asparagus but not tips. Simmer the asparagus in the sauce until tender, then add the tips. Cook a few minutes. more. Stir in white wine. Taste and add a touch of sugar if desired, and salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve over hot pasta.
Serves 4.

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