Creamy Tomato Asparagus Pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the asparagus and trim the woody ends. Cut into 1-inch pieces.

2. 2

   Dice the tomatoes into small cubes.

3. 3

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the asparagus pieces and sauté until they are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the diced tomatoes to the pot with asparagus and cook for another 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Lower the heat and pour in the milk, stirring continuously until the milk is warm but not boiling.

7. 7

   Gradually add the cheese to the pot, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

8. 8

   Return the cooked pasta to the pot and toss to coat evenly with the creamy sauce.

9. 9

   Serve the creamy tomato asparagus pasta hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.