Asparagus-Mushroom Primavera

Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"Two of my favorite things: Asparagus and mushrooms. Recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens. This makes four servings if all are satisfied with 1 1/2 cups each."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh asparagus spear
• 8 ounces dried multi-grain linguine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh button mushrooms, halved
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

directions

1. Snap off and discard woody base of fresh asparagus.
2. Rinse.
3. Bias-slice asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces; set aside.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions.
5. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add garlic and black pepper; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
7. Add asparagus, mushrooms, chicken broth or wine, and 1/4 t salt.
8. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
9. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
10. Remove from heat; stir in butter.
11. Drain pasta; add pasta to vegetables in skillet.
12. Toss gently to combine.
13. Garnish with basil and crushed red pepper.

Reviews

[ratherbeswimmin]

Really love this one. Easy to throw together and very fresh tasting. Left a mild tingle in our mouths from the red pepper flakes. Quite filling and something I would want to have again. Thanks,Lainey.

 

[januarybride]

Mine was a little too "wine" tasting so I turned it into a quick cream sauce with half & half, parm cheese and a little cornstarch. Could have been the wine I used - not sure. Anyhoo, this used up some asparagus, wine and mushrooms that were dying in the fridge so I thank you for a QUICK meal. I also liked that this was a smaller meal size, perfect for 2 people. Made for Photo Tag.

 

[Realtor by day, Chef by night]

This was awesome. I've made it twice already. Thanks, Lainey!