Asparagus Pasta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 cups asparagus tips
• 1 cup chopped ripe tomato
• 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, quartered
• 1/2 cup marsala wine
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 16 ounces pkg fusilli, cooked (curly spaghetti)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over high heat. add mushrooms, green onions, and garlic; saute until tender. add asparagus tips, tomato, and ripe olives. cook until tomato is heated through. add marsala wine and cook until liquid evaporates.
• 2 in small bowl, combine chicken broth, cornstarch, italian seasonings, and black pepper until well blended. add to vegetables in skillet. cook until asparagus tips are tender and sauce thickens slightly.
• 3 divide fusili onto each of 4 serving plates. spoon vegetable mixture over pasta and top with parmesan cheese. serve immediately.