INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pound fresh asparagus
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3 tablespoons butter
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic
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2 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, put through a sieve or grated coarsely
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
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3/4 pounds penne, rigatoni, or other tubular pasta
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2 eggs, plus one yolk, beaten well with a fork
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1/2 cup grated parmesan