Careme

Ingredients

• Green Asparagus 1 lb 3.49
• Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz 2.00
• Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb 0.99
• Garlic 3 cloves 0.69
• Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 1.29
• Simple Truth Organic® Basil 2 tablespoons sliced, optional 2.49
• pasta 8 oz
• olive oil 2 tablespoons
• butter 1 tablespoon
• parmesan 1/3 cup grated
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• red pepper flakes pinch, optional

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 oz pasta until al dente.
2. Trim asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Slice mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
4. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 3 minutes more.
5. Stir in garlic and optional red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
6. Add 1/2 cup pasta water, butter, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
7. Toss in drained pasta and parmesan, adding more pasta water as needed to make a glossy sauce.
8. Finish with black pepper and basil if using. Plate in shallow bowls with extra parmesan.