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Title: Spaghettini with Asparagus
Categories: Pasta
Yield: 4 Servings

2tbOlive oil
4 Garlic cloves, chopped
2cDiced tomatoes
  Salt and pepper, to taste
  Pinch sugar
2tbTomato paste
1lbAsparagus, cut into bite-size lengths
1lbSpaghettini
10 Basil leaves, cut into thin slices, or a combination of herb
3tbFreshly grated cheese (Locatelli Romano, Parmesan, dry Jack)

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.

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