Fresh Asparagus and Tomato Sauce for Pasta

• 1 bunch of asparagus, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) to 5 tbsp (70 ml) olive oil
• 1 chopped onion or scallions (green onions) in 1-2 inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 cups (475 ml) fresh tomatoes
• hot red pepper flakes
• fresh parsley, torn or snipped

1. Saute the onion in olive oil with garlic and asparagus tips; cover pan; saute slowly, do not brown.
2. Add fresh tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.
3. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
4. Boil pasta and pour sauce over pasta and mix well.
5. Add more parsley and hot pepper flakes.

olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, hot red pepper, fresh parsley

Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/000E92 (may not work)