Asparagus + Italian Sausage Pasta

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce (optional)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces

• Salt to taste

• ⅛ teaspoon pepper

• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 6 oz pasta noodles, cooked and drained

• ½ pound Italian Sausage, cooked

Directions:

1. In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt and pepper; sauté until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8-10 minutes. Put in bowl and save for later.

2. Remove casing from sausage. Cook in skillet over medium-high heat until broken into small pieces and fully cooked.

3. Add asparagus and Parmesan cheese to skillet; mix well. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat.