Asparagus Pasta

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 lb cooked mostaccioli pasta
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

Recipe

• 1 in a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 2-3 minutes.
• 2 add asparagus and pepper.
• 3 saute until asparagus is crisp-tender (about 8-10 minutes).
• 4 add parmesan cheese; mix well.
• 5 pour over hot pasta and toss to coat.
• 6 sprinkle with additional shredded parmesan if desired.
• 7 serve immediately.