Some nights you just want simple. Simple as in this creamy Mushroom Asparagus Pasta recipe !!
This is perfect quick pasta recipe for any weeknight, impromptu drop-ins and for asparagus, mushroom and pasta lovers. This recipe gives you a restaurant quality pasta dish in the comfort of your very own home..
Mushroom Asparagus Pasta Recipe
Mushroom Asparagus Pasta is creamy, healthy and ready in a jiffy.
Ingredients
- 250 g (8.8 oz) pasta
- 150 g asparagus, woody stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g (8.8oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 spring onions, sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 180 ml (0.75 cup) vegetable stock
- 180 ml (0.75 cup) double cream
- 100 g (1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp orange juice (good quality orange juice)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Handful of chopped coriander (cilantro)
- Cook the pasta according to packet directions. About 4 mins before the pasta is done add in the asparagus. When the pasta is done, drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and sauté the mushrooms for about 10 mins until soft.
- Add in the spring onion and garlic and cook for a couple of mins
- Reduce the heat to low, add the vegetable stock followed by the cream and mix until well combined, bring to a simmer before adding in the Parmesan cheese and mixing till melted. Stir in the orange juice.
- Mix in the pasta and asparagus, season well and switch off the heat.
- Top with the coriander before serving
Nutrition Facts
Mushroom Asparagus Pasta
Amount Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 446Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 206mg9%
Potassium 480mg14%
Total Carbohydrates 53g18%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A23.2%
Vitamin C7.5%
Calcium6%
Iron11.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Adapted : MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS PASTA @ recipesfromapantry