Pasta with Asparagus
Pasta with Asparagus recipe
Yield
4 -6 servingsPrep
20 minCook
15 minReady
40 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
red pepper flakes
|
|
| 2 | dash |
red hot pepper sauce
|
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
butter
|
|
| 1 | pound |
asparagus
fresh, cut to 1 1/2 inch pieces |
|
|
salt
to taste |
*
|
||
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
Parmesan cheese
shredded |
|
| ½ | pound |
mostaccioli
cooked drained |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 5 | ml |
red pepper flakes
|
|
| 2 | dash |
red hot pepper sauce
|
*
|
| 59 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 15 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 453.6 | g |
asparagus
fresh, cut to 1 1/2 inch pieces |
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 59 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
shredded |
|
| 226.8 | g |
mostaccioli
cooked drained |
* |
Directions
In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt and pepper; sauté until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Note:
This would work for the diabetic as side dish.
