Pasta Twists With Asparagus Sauce

Pasta Twists With Asparagus Sauce

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

3	tablespoons	butter
3	tablespoons	olive oil
2	cups	asparagus tips and tender -- pieces (1 inch)steamed
2	tablespoons	flour
1	pint	half and half
1	large	flavor cube
12	ounces	pasta cooked according -- to directions
1	teaspoon	salt and pepper to taste
1/2	cup	grated cheese for topping

Preparation:

Melt butter in olive oil and lightly sauté‚asparagus tips. Remove and set aside. Add flour to the pan and mix well. Slowly add the 1/2 and 1/2 mixing well to avoid lumps. Keep on low heat. Crumble flavor cube and add to mixture. Mix well and salt and pepper to taste.Add tips and serve over hot pasta. Top with cheese.