Pasta With Fresh Asparagus And Scallops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus, cleaned
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 green onions, chopped
1 c. cream or half and half
1/2 lb. scallops
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 lb. pasta

Preparation

Slice the asparagus into 1/8-inch slices.
Cut on a 45\u00b0 angle. Set aside.
Heat a large kettle of water and put the pasta on to cook until just al dente.
Heat a large frying pan or wok and add the olive oil and garlic.
Toss for a moment and add the asparagus. Cook over high heat, stirring all the time, just until the asparagus is the least bit tender, about 2 minutes.
Add the green onions and toss.
Add the cream and bring to a quick simmer.
Add the scallops and turn off the heat.