Hot Pasta And Asparagus
["5 cloves garlic, minced", "1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes", "2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce", "1/4 c. olive oil", "1 Tbsp. butter", "1 1/2 lb. asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces", "salt to taste", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "1/4 fresh shredded Parmesan", "1 lb. mostaccioli or penne rigate pasta, cooked and drained"]
["In a skillet, cook garlic, pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 2 minutes.", "Add asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.", "Add most Parmesan cheese; mix well.", "Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with a little more Parmesan.", "Serve immediately.", "Serves 6 to 8 main course or 10 to 15 side dish."]
["garlic", "red pepper", "pepper sauce", "olive oil", "butter", "salt", "black pepper", "Parmesan", "mostaccioli"]