Aleppo Pepper Chicken, Asparagus and Pasta

INGREDIENTS

1 16 ounce package

dry penne pasta

2 tbsp

olive oil (divided)

boneless chicken pieces (cut into bite-size pieces)

garlic cloves (minced)

12 oz

asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces)

1 1/2 tsp

Aleppo Pepper (lovely gift I received from Kalyn and Lydia!)

salt and pepper

1/2 cup

grated Parmesan cheese