Asparagus-Egg Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh asparagus
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. uncooked egg noodles
pinch of cayenne pepper
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 ??? flour
1 1/3 c. milk
5 to 6 hard-boiled eggs
1 c. grated or cubed Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Wash and trim asparagus.
Cook in unsalted, boiling water until almost tender.
Drain the spears, reserving liquid.
Add 3 cups water to liquid and bring to a boil.
Stir in egg noodles and cook until limp but still slightly firm.
Drain well.