1/2 pound asparagus
8 ounces fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek — cut into 1/2″ pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded — cut in short strips
4 cloves garlic — minced
1 15 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained — and quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes — halved
Gorgonzola Sauce (recipe follows) 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese — grated
cherry tomatoes for garnish, if desired
Cook fettuccine per package directions, drain, place in a warm bowl and ke ep warm. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, l eeks, pepper, and garlic; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until asparagus is crisp -tender. Add artichoke hearts and tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes or until hot. Add to fettuccine. Prepare Gorgonzola Sauce and pour sauce over fettuccine & veggies; toss; s prinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish, if desired. Serve with Parmesan cheese .