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Pasta with Asparagus

Name: Pasta with Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce; 1/4 cup olive 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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022

Many terrific recipes change hands at my ladies' bridge group's monthly get-togethers. 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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Ingredients

5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive 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 large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

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

Pasta with Asparagus

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