Spicy Sauteed Asparagus With Mostaccioli

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 -3 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 -1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 16 ounces mostaccioli pasta, cooked and drained

Recipe

• 1 in a large non-stick skillet, saute garlic, red pepper and hot pepper sauce in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely so that garlic and peppers do not burn.
• 2 add asparagus and pepper and saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• 3 add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and mix well.
• 4 pour over hot pasta and toss to coat.
• 5 top with remaining parmesan cheese.
• 6 serve immediately.