Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Penne with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour
Cook Time: 45 Minutes Servings: 3-8
"Fresh sauteed vegetables are combined with a fresh creamy tomato sauce to create this delicious, easy to make pasta dish. Serve with grated cheese."
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 clove garlic, crushed
3/8 (10 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
3/8 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
3/8 (14.5 ounce) can pureed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
3/8 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons heavy cream
DIRECTIONS:
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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.
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.
3. Mix the heavy cream into the skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until sauce is thickened. Serve over the cooked pasta.

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