28 Dec Mushroom and Asparagus Pasta
Servings: 4
Estimated Total Prep Time: 30 minutes
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving)
Calories: 521
Total Protein: 25 grams
Total Carbs: 52 grams
Total Fat: 26 grams
Saturated Fat: 9 grams
Total Fiber: 4 grams
INGREDIENTS
8 oz uncooked angel hair pasta
4 tbsp olive oil
½ lb morel mushrooms (or any mushroom you choose), cleaned well
1 lb standard size asparagus, remove the tough bottom end and cut into 1 ½-inch-length pieces
¼ cup chicken, vegetable, or mushroom stock
½ cup (about 6 oz) pecorino romano cheese, grated
Salt and pepper
PREPARATION
Cook pasta in a saucepan per the manufacturer’s instructions.
While pasta is cooking, place olive oil in sauté pan on high heat. Add asparagus and cook for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Then add stock and cook for 3 minutes longer.
Remove pasta from heat, strain, and place pasta in sauté pan with asparagus and mushrooms. Toss together and season with salt and pepper.
To serve, place equal portions in four bowls and top with pecorino cheese.