Creamy Skillet Penne With Mushrooms and Asparagus

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"America's Test Kitchen"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 ounces sliced white mushrooms
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1⁄2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 3 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces penne
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch lengths
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add in white mushrooms and ½ teaspoon salt; cook until mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in shallots, porcini, and thyme; cook until shallot has softened, about 1 minute.
4. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Stir in wine and simmer until almost dry, about 1 minute.
6. Stir in the water, cream, and penne; increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until penne is almost tender and liquid has thickened, 12-15 minutes.
7. Add in asparagus and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
8. Take pan off heat; stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.