ASPARAGUS PASTA SAUCE WITH TOMATOES
Pasta con asparagi in rosso Umbria Can be made with wild or domestic asparagus.
1 lb asparagus, tips and tender stalks, washed and broken into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 T olive oil or butter
1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves chopped, or 1/4 t dried oregano
1/4 red chili pepper, to taste (optional)
1 1/2 pound fresh, peeled tomatoes, or 1 1/2 14.5 oz can
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lb tagliatelle, spaghetti, spaghettini, fettucine
Pasta pot, large sauté pan. BRING a large pot of salted water to boiling, add the pasta.
