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Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms

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"Fresh sauteed vegetables are combined with a fresh creamy tomato sauce to create this delicious, easy to make pasta dish. Serve with grated cheese."
Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 30 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 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
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix the heavy cream into the skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until sauce is thickened. Serve over the cooked pasta.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by LDIERKES 
I'm giving this recipe 4 stars because the first time I made it I thought it was good but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2006 by apedawn 
I had to make some changes to due to the ingredients that I had on hand. I only had 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by Chikee 
Delicious. Had I had some chicken handy, I would have added it...but it was good without it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2008 by Violet 
REALLY GOOD and very easy recipe that tastes like more time was spent in the kitchen. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2006 by Mel in Melbourne 
Just finished scraping the last of this sauce off the pan - yum!! I used less olive oil and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by mif 
This was very good. I made a few minor alterations. First, I browned some chicken breasts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by Wayde Lawler 
Very tasty. Cut oil to 1/3 c.; added 1/2 yellow onion, diced; subbed milk for cream and added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by Darkgardyner 
Absolutely delicious and incredibly easy! I used crushed tomatoes and canned mushrooms as it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by Another Black Swan 
A great quick and hearty evening meal! My modest changes include adding some porcini... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2008 by HOBBES7895 
Great recipe! We're not big on tomatoes and this scored high with all. Used 1-2 tb sp olive... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 452

  • Total Fat: 25.7g
  • Cholesterol: 41mg
  • Sodium: 236mg
  • Total Carbs: 47g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10.1g

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