Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Fresh sauteed vegetables are combined with a fresh creamy tomato sauce to create this delicious, easy to make pasta dish. Serve with grated cheese. Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil |
2 cloves garlic, crushed |
1 (10 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced |
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped |
1 (14.5 ounce) can pureed tomatoes |
salt and pepper to taste |
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta |
1 cup heavy cream |
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic until lightly browned. Place mushrooms in the skillet, and cook 5 minutes. Mix in asparagus, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
3. Mix the heavy cream into the skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until sauce is thickened. Serve over the cooked pasta.
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