Asparagus Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   Place pasta and broth in a 4-5 quart pan over high heat, cover, and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Reduce heat to medium-high, cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Add asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is barely tender to bite, 8-10 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in cheese; remove pan from heat.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, cook oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat, 3-4 minutes.
6. 6
   Add sage leaves, stir often until edges begin to curl, 2-3 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   With a slotted spoon, lift sage to a towel.
9. 9
   Reserve oil.
10. 10
    Crumble sage leaves; add sage and oil to pasta and mix.
11. 11
    Garnish with sage sprigs.
12. 12
    Add pepper to taste.