3 tb Butter
3 tb Olive oil
2 c  Asparagus tips and tender
-pieces (1")steamed
2 tb Flour
1 pt Half and half
1 lg Flavor cube
12 oz Pasta cooked according
-to directions
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated cheese for topping

Melt butter in olive oil and lightly sautee asparagus tips. Remove and set
aside. Add flour to the pan and mix well. Slowly add the 1/2 and 1/2 mixing
well to avoid lumps. Keep on low heat. Crumble flavor cube and add to
mixture. Mix well and salt and pepper to taste.Add tips and serve over hot
pasta. Top with cheese.