Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add in enough salt so the water tastes like the ocean. Add the pasta to the water, stir, and cook to al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2
Using your MasterChef blender add basil, parsley, olives, green onion, vinegar, lemon juice and zest, and olive oil. Blend on high until smooth. Add more olive oil if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil followed by the Italian sausage. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, break up sausage into small, bite-size pieces. Brown all over for about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low and add in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and asparagus, then cook for 3 minutes until tender.
Step 5
Add in wine and simmer to reduce, another 3 minutes. Once reduced add in pasta and parmesan cheese.
Step 6
Finally, add in the sauce from the blender and toss with pasta. If sauce is too thick add in a little pasta water at a time.
Step 7
Serve and top with additional parmesan and fresh pepper or herbs if desired.
