Creamy Skillet Penne With Mushrooms And Asparagus

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 ounces sliced mushrooms
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces penne
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch lengths
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.
• 2 add in mushrooms and ½ teaspoon salt; cook until mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes.
• 3 stir in shallots, porcini, and thyme; cook until shallot has softened, about 1 minute.
• 4 stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• 5 stir in wine and simmer until almost dry, about 1 minute.
• 6 stir in the water, cream, and penne; increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until penne is almost tender and liquid has thickened, 12-15 minutes.
• 7 add in asparagus and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
• 8 take pan off heat; stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.