Pasticcio Di Fusilli (Baked Fusilli)

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   ["Sweat the chopped onion and garlic in a pan with a little olive oil until translucent and then add the whole sausage.", "When well browned add the tomato paste, the drained peeled tomatoes, a pinch of salt and freshly grated pepper.", "Bring the sauce to a boil and add 3/4 cup of hot water.", "When simmering, cover and let cook for about 40 minutes over a moderate flame.", "Cook the pasta separately in a large pot of salted boiling water and drain it when it is still ""al dente,"" firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.", "Return the pasta to the pot and stir in the sauce, the steamed asparagus and the diced Asiago cheese.", "Pour into a buttered baking dish.", "Sprinkle with dabs of butter and the grated sharp Asiago cheese.", "Place in a hot oven at 450F for 15 minutes.", "Serve the pasta straight from the oven dish.", "Serves 4."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.