Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish with mushrooms and asparagus, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any type)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add asparagus and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter, simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor.
- Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy mushroom asparagus pasta, vegetarian pasta, quick dinner