Pasta with Asparagus

Ingredients

• Garlic cloves minced

• 1 tsp red pepper

• 2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tsp butter

• 1lb fresh asparagus

• Salt

• pepper

• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan

• 1/2 lb elbow pasta

Prep

• cut asparagus into 1 1/2” pieces

• cook elbow pasta and drain

Directions

In a skillet, cook garlic, pepper flakes and sauce in oil and butter 2-3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt and pepper, and cook until crisp and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add parmesan, mix well. Pour over hot pasta to coat. Serve.

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