Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 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
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Mix the heavy cream into the skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until sauce is thickened. Serve over the cooked pasta.