Pasta With Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3 dashes Tabasco
1/4 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb. elbow or spiral macaroni, cooked and drained

Preparation

In a skillet, cook garlic and Tabasco in oil and butter for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add asparagus, salt and pepper.
Saute asparagus until it's crisp-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add Parmesan cheese.
Mix well.
Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.