Description
A creamy pasta dish featuring fresh asparagus and mushrooms in a rich sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss with cooked pasta and season to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead – prepare components separately and store for up to 2 days.
- For dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Frozen asparagus can be used – add later in cooking process.
- Reheat gently over low heat with a splash of broth or milk.
- Can add white grape juice and vinegar for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, mushroom asparagus pasta, vegetarian pasta, cream sauce pasta
