Asparagus Pasta Risotto

Directions

1Place pasta and broth in a 4-5 quart pan over high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add asparagus, and cook, stirring occassionally, until pasta is barely tender to bite, 8-10 minutes. Stir in cheese; remove pan from heat.

2Meanwhile, in a 8 inch frying pan over medium heat, heat oil until ripples form. Add sage leaves; stir often until edges begin to curl, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. With a slotted spoon, lift sage to a towel. Reserve oil.

3Crumble sage leaves; add sage and reserved oil to pasta and mix. Garnish with sage sprigs. Add pepper to taste.