Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms). Fresh sauteed vegetables are combined with a fresh creamy tomato sauce to create this delicious, easy to make pasta dish. Serve with grated cheese.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Ingredients

½ 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

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 472

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.5g 23%

Carbohydrates: 49.7g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 18%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 26.1g 40%

Saturated Fat: 9g 45%

Cholesterol: 40.8mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 925.8IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.1mg 55%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 9mg 15%

Folate: 142.6mcg 36%

Calcium: 61.1mg 6%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 44.2mg 16%

Potassium: 408.4mg 11%

Sodium: 233.9mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 43%

Calories From Fat: 234.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.