Hot Pasta And Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 lb. asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 fresh shredded Parmesan
1 lb. mostaccioli or penne rigate pasta, cooked and drained

Preparation

In a skillet, cook garlic, pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 2 minutes.
Add asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
Add most Parmesan cheese; mix well.
Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with a little more Parmesan.
Serve immediately.
Serves 6 to 8 main course or 10 to 15 side dish.