Description
This best asparagus mushroom pasta is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender pasta, fresh asparagus, earthy mushrooms, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal, it’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
- Add asparagus and cook 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Add pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor. Avoid overcooking asparagus. Add a splash of cream when reheating to maintain sauce texture. Cream can be replaced with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg