Creamy Lemon Asparagus & Mushroom Pasta: 7 Amazing Fresh Comfort Bowl
A creamy and refreshing pasta dish with asparagus, mushrooms, and bright lemon flavor in a smooth sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic
8 ounces mushrooms
1 bunch asparagus
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup cream
1/3 cup pasta water
1 lemon
1/2 cup Parmesan
2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
- Sauté mushrooms in olive oil and butter until browned.
- Add garlic and asparagus and cook until tender.
- Stir in cream and pasta water.
- Add pasta and toss to coat.
- Mix in lemon zest, juice, and Parmesan.
- Finish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Cook mushrooms until lightly browned for best flavor.
Keep heat low when adding cream and lemon.
Adjust sauce consistency with pasta water.