Penne With Asparagus And Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• 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.
• 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.
• mix the heavy cream into the skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until sauce is thickened. serve over the cooked pasta.