Pasta And Asparagus

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