Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place asparagus pieces on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle asparagus with seasoning and salt; toss well. Roast the asparagus for 22-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, being a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook 10-12 minutes or until al dente. Drain and keep pasta hot.
In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, milk, half and half, and ¼th of the roasted asparagus; blend until smooth. Transfer the milk mixture to a medium pan and bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened.
Pour sauce over pasta and toss in remaining asparagus. Serve hot.
Notes
*In place of Perfect Pinch, use a combination of garlic powder, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried basil (in descending amounts) and just a bit of crushed red pepper, onion powder, paprika, and celery salt for a total measure of 1 tablespoon.
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