Lemon Mussels Pasta with White Wine and Sage Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 can King Oscar Mussels with Lemon, oil reserved
• 8 oz. pasta, cooked to package instructions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or sliced
• 1 small shallot, minced or sliced (about 2 tbsp)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 6-8 sage leaves, chopped
• 1 small bunch asparagus, chopped
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• Fresh cracked black pepper, to personal taste
• Fresh basil, chopped for garnish