Asparagus Mushroom Pasta Sauce (Moosewood) Recipe

Name: Asparagus Mushroom Pasta Sauce (Moosewood)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, thin as possible, trimmed & cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine); 1 1/2 cups onions, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb mushroom, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon tarragon; black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1 cup water; 1 -2 tablespoon flour (depending on how thick you'd like it); 6 -8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb pasta

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, thin as possible, trimmed & cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 1/2 cups onions, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb mushroom, sliced
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 cup water
1 -2 tablespoon flour (depending on how thick you'd like it)
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb pasta

1
Steam the asparagus until just tender, transfer to a colander & rinse under cold running water then set aside to drain well.
2
Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add onion & salt and saute for about 5 minutes.
3
Add mushrooms, tarragon and pepper, cover and cook over medium heat for 15 mins, stirring occasionally .
4
Add wine and water. Turn up heat until liquid comes to boil, then sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly until it completely dissolves.
5
Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 mins, stirring frequently.
6
Add garlic, cook about 5 mins more.
7
Stir the asparagus into the sauce at the last minute when your pasta is done.

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, thin as possible, trimmed & cut into 2 inch pieces, 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine), 1 1/2 cups onions, minced, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Mushroom Pasta Sauce (Moosewood) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Mushroom Pasta Sauce (Moosewood)

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