Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms recipe

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Ingredients

½ 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

Nutrition Info

472 calories
carbohydrate: 49.7 g
cholesterol: 40.8 mg
fat: 26.1 g
fiber: 4.6 g
protein: 11.5 g
saturatedFat: 9 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 233.9 mg
sugar: 3.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

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.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

Fresh sauteed vegetables are combined with a fresh creamy tomato sauce to create this delicious, easy to make pasta dish. Serve with grated cheese.

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