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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Looking for a quick and delicious meal? Our 20-minute pasta with asparagus is the perfect combination of earthy crunch and zesty spice. Try it today!

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.

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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