Spring vegetable penne

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon(s) extra virgen olive oil

3/4 cup(s) chopped vidalia onion/sweet

1x 4 ounce(s) package of presliced mushrooms

1 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh thyme

1 clove(s) garlic minced

1 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour

1/2 cup(s) chicken broth

1/2 cup(s) half n half

3/4 cup(s) frozen green peas

3 tablespoon(s) shaved parmesan cheese divided

1/2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon grind

1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper

8 ounce(s) whole wheat penne

1 pound(s) cut asparagus diagonally

Directions:

1. Heat skillet over medium high heat. Add oil swirl to coat. Add onion & mushrooms, sauté 5 mins. Or until tender. Add thyme and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Sprinkle mushroom mixture evenly w flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and half n half; cook 2 mins or until slightly thickened. Add peas 2 tablespoons cheese,rind, and next 3 ingredients (through pepper); cook 1 minute or until peas are thoroughly heated.
2. Cook pasta omitted salt and fat. During the last 3 mins. Of cooking, add asparagus to pan; drain. Add pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.sprinkle with cheese.

By RecipeOfHealth.com