Angel Hair With Asparagus & Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 stalks fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/4 cups plum tomatoes, seeded & chopped (Roma)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
9 ounces fresh angel hair pasta
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

Preparation

Trim asparagus& rinse in cold water.
Remove the tips& set aside.
Bias slice the rest of the stalk into 1- 1 1/2 inch pieces& set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic& pepper; cook& stir for a minute.
Add tomatoes; cook& stir for another 2 minutes.
Add asparagus pieces, wine& salt; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
Add asparagus tips& continue cooking, uncovered, for another minute.
Add butter& stir until melted.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain well& serve topped with sauce& fresh basil.