pasta with asparagus and mushroom sauce

Name: Pasta with Asparagus and Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) penne pasta; 1 1/2 pound(s) asparagus, washed, tough ends snapped of, cut into 1 1/2" pieces; 1 pound(s) mushrooms, sliced thin; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 4 large shallots, thinly sliced; - salt and pepper to taste; pinch(es) cayenne - optional; - a little white wine - optional; - parmesan cheese

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Kathy W

New Carlisle, OH

Updated on Jun 5, 2013

This is my version of a recipe I found in a local newspaper years ago. I also make it with snow peas cut into 2" pieces instead of the asparagus. (Don't bother steaming them; add them straight into the sauce and use 1 1/4 cups broth for the liquid.) Add them after you saute the mushrooms.

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prep time 20 Min

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method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, washed, tough ends snapped of, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1 pound mushrooms, sliced thin
1/4 cup olive oil
4 large shallots, thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
pinch cayenne - optional
- a little white wine - optional
- parmesan cheese

How To Make pasta with asparagus and mushroom sauce

Step 1

Place asparagus in a medium sized bowl, add 2/3 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and steam on high in the microwave for 5 minutes. Reserve the liquid, adding enough white wine to make 1 1/4 cups. (Or add water to make a 1 1/4 cups)

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
Step 3

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, Add the shallots and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Step 4

Add mushrooms, increase the heat to medium high and saute until they soften and release thier juices, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add cayenne if desired.
Step 5

Add asparagus and reserved liquid. Simmer until asparagus is heated through and sauce has reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Check seasoning.
Step 6

Note: If you like a thicker sauce, thicken with 1 T corn starch mixed with 1/4 cup water. Stir about half into sauce, bring to a boil to thicken. Add the rest if needed.
Step 7

Add sauce to pasta and serve.
Step 8

Garnish with parmesan cheese.
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