Pasta with Asparagus

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