Pasta With Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb. elbow or mostaccioli macaroni, cooked

Preparation

In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add asparagus, salt and pepper.
Saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
Yields 4 to 6 servings.