I love this dish… for many reasons. It’s amazingly tasty, it’s light, and it’s quick. It takes 10 min- yes, seriously. We make this almost every week because I am constantly craving it… IT IS THAT GOOD. Enjoy.
Asparagus Noodles
Serves 4-6
(recipe adapted from allrecipes.com, I just add more chicken broth)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 8-10 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 tablespoon safflower or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Saute asparagus in the pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and chopped mushrooms; cook 3 minutes more.
3. Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Gently toss pasta with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan and crushed red pepper.
Eat, savor, and enjoy. Repeat when you crave once again.
And as always, here’s some amazing health benefits of eating asparagus: (info found here)
1 – can detoxify our system
2 – has anti-aging functions
3 – is considered an aphrodisiac
4 – can protect against cancer
5 – reduces pain and inflammation
6 – can prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
7 – reduces the risk of heart disease
8 – can help prevent birth defects
Asparagus Noodles
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 8-10 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 tablespoon safflower or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Saute asparagus in the pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and chopped mushrooms; cook 3 minutes more.
- Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Gently toss pasta with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan and crushed red pepper. Eat and Enjoy.
