Pasta with Asparagus Recipe

Pasta with Asparagus Recipe
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100% would make again

Many terrific recipes change hands at the monthly get-togethers of my ladies' bridge group. That's where I discovered this zippy, tempting dish. The garlic, asparagus, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes create an irresistible taste combination. —Jean Fisher, Redlands, California

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  • 4-6 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Canola Oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 pound mostaccioli or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Directions

  • In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 2-3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 259 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 83 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Pasta with Asparagus published in Taste of Home April/May 1994, p33

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Pasta with Asparagus Recipe

Pasta with Asparagus

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Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by cuteknee

I have made this more times than I cancount. Every time it is a big hit.

I have also passed on this recipe on many times. I am making it as I write.

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2009 by sharel

I have made this many times and forwarded it to friends. One of my Favorites!

Reviewed on May. 22, 2009 by tjreese

Delicious!! I doubled the recipe, with the exception of the red pepper flakes, and we thought it was seasoned perfectly.

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2009 by mapanda

I made this recipe today. It's pretty good. I only had one clove of garlic that was good, so I added some "fried garlic" that I bought at a Philipino store. It might be better if you have the whole 5 garlic cloves. A word to people who might not be able to tolerate hot spicy food. The red pepper flakes did make it a little hot.

Mapanda

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Julian19

This pasta dish was fantastic. Very easy and great tasting.

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