Pasta and Asparagus

I got this recipe off of a supermarket computer and have been making it for years. This recipe in my family marks the beginning of Spring.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3  dashes  hot pepper sauce, i use franks
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 1  lb asparagus, cut in 1 inch piece,break off the tough ends
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 lb elbow macaroni
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook elbow macaroni until al dente.
2. While pasta cooks, in a large skillet heat olive oil and butter.
3. Add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add asparagus, salt and pepper and saute for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add parmesean cheese and mix well.
7. Pour over macaroni and toss to coat.
8. Serve with extra parmesean.