Penne Pasta With Asparagus

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 1/2 cups onions Chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 can Italian tomatoes 28 oz
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3/4 pound penne pasta cooked
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta to desired taste, set aside.
2. Heat oil and butter in heavy Dutch oven. Saute asparagus for 3 minutes.
3. Transfer asparagus to bowl leaving oil and butter in pans. Add onions and garlic to pan and saute about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano and red pepper. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Return asparagus to sauce and cook until crisp tender. Add pasta and cheese. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve with additional cheese.

olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, italian tomatoes, oregano, red pepper, pasta, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Penne-Pasta-With-Asparagus-1664933 (may not work)