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.