Description
This Garlic Asparagus Mushroom Pasta is a comforting and flavorful vegetarian dish made with tender asparagus, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant garlic tossed in olive oil and finished with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal with family, this simple yet elegant pasta celebrates fresh ingredients and homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 200 g mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or reserved pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden and tender.
- Stir in asparagus and cook for another 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in vegetable broth or reserved pasta water and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add grilled chicken or shrimp. Substitute Parmesan with vegan cheese for a dairy-free option. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg