Pasta with asparagus

Pasta with asparagus

Ingredients/Components

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

How to make pasta with asparagus:

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.

Recipe categories: Appetizers, Salads, Side dish.