Pasta With Asparagus

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon oregano, chopped fine
• 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
• 1 dash salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
• 1/2 lb mostaccioli pasta, cooked & drained (or other long tubular pasta)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat oil and butter and then saute garlic and oregano for 2-3 minutes, stirring often so they do not burn.
• 2 add asparagus pieces, salt, and pepper and saute until asparagus is crisp-tender (about 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
• 3 add parmesan cheese and mix well.
• 4 pour over hot prepared pasta and toss to coat.
• 5 serve immediately.