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