Pasta with Asparagus

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PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

 

 

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp pepper

2 - 3 dashes hot pepper sauce

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 lb Mostaccioli, OR 1/2 lb elbow macaroni cooked and drained

1 tblsp. butter or margaine

1 lb Fresh asparagus,cooked and cut to 1 1/2 " pieces

salt to taste

 

In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in

oil and butter for 2-3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt and pepper;

saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add

Parmesan cheese; mix well. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat.

Serve immediately.

 

Makes 4-6 servings.