Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Health score
29%
Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms
45 min.
4
389kcal

Suggestions

Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this exquisite Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms recipe, a versatile dish that can serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish. This delectable creation, boasting a calorie count of 389 kcal per serving, is perfect for those seeking a flavor-packed meal without the guilt. In just 45 minutes, you can treat yourself and three friends to a memorable dining experience.

The star of this recipe is a harmonious blend of 2 cups of sliced asparagus, 6 cups of sliced cremini mushrooms, and 8 ounces of uncooked pappardelle or fettuccine, all brought together with ingredients like dry white wine, fresh basil, garlic, and of course, freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The dish is seasoned with a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, while butter or margarine, and shallots add depth and richness to the sauce.

To create this mouth-watering dish, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment: a bowl, a frying pan, a Dutch oven, and a colander. With these tools and our easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be well on your way to a memorable meal that's sure to impress.

Not only is this recipe a feast for the taste buds, but it's also a balanced meal with a caloric breakdown of 19.1% protein, 24.75% fat, and 56.15% carbs. So why wait? Dive into this delicious world of Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms and let your culinary skills shine!

Ingredients

  • cups asparagus sliced (2-inch) (1 pound)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • teaspoons basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • ounces pappardelle uncooked (wide ribbon pasta)
  • ounces parmesan fresh divided grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shallots diced
  • teaspoons stick margarine 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • dutch oven
  • colander

Directions

  1. Combine the first 3 ingredients, and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add shallots; saut 1 minute.
  4. Add mushrooms and salt; saut 5 minutes. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons parsley mixture; saute 2 minutes. Keep warm.
  6. Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven.
  7. Add pasta; cook 6 1/2 minutes.
  8. Add asparagus; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  9. Drain pasta mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  10. Combine reserved cooking liquid, pasta mixture, mushroom mixture, and 1/4 cup cheese. Arrange 2 cups pasta mixture on each of 4 plates.
  11. Sprinkle evenly with remaining parsley mixture, 1/4 cup cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories389kcal
Protein19.1%
Fat24.75%
Carbs56.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
78
Glycemic Load
18.57
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.780869649804%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
3.82mg
Kaempferol
0.99mg
Myricetin
0.58mg
Quercetin
9.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.59kcal
19.43%
Fat:10.4g
15.99%
Saturated Fat:3.87g
24.2%
Carbohydrates:53.06g
17.69%
Net Carbohydrates:48.32g
17.57%
Sugar:6.18g
6.87%
Cholesterol:57.27mg
19.09%
Sodium:590.22mg
25.66%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:1.28%
100%
Protein:18.05g
36.1%
Selenium:77.98µg
111.4%
Vitamin K:90.61µg
86.3%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.39%
Copper:0.87mg
43.51%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.39%
Phosphorus:422.52mg
42.25%
Vitamin B3:6.12mg
30.61%
Potassium:888.45mg
25.38%
Vitamin B5:2.49mg
24.85%
Calcium:243.38mg
24.34%
Folate:92.13µg
23.03%
Vitamin A:1148.83IU
22.98%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.37%
Zinc:3.2mg
21.36%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.05%
Iron:3.65mg
20.28%
Fiber:4.74g
18.98%
Magnesium:68.01mg
17%
Vitamin C:10.8mg
13.1%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.46%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.33%
Source:My Recipes