Asparagus Linguini

We added a little cheese on top as well, but it was pretty good without it too.  This was a really simple recipe and it was really good.  The only down side was that it made our house smell really strongly of garlic.  I liked this, but I think it was to much for our baby, who was especially fussy afterwards.  

Ingredients:

1	pound fresh asparagus spears
8	ounces dried multigrain linguine pasta
1	tablespoon olive oil
4	cloves garlic, minced
1/4	teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1	package (8 oz) fresh button mushrooms, halved
1/4	cup chicken broth
1/4	teaspoon salt
2	tablespoons butter
1/4	cup shredded fresh basil
1/4	teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions:  Boil noodles according to the directions on the package.  In a sauce pan, saute the asparagus and mushrooms in the oil.  Add the garlic, salt and pepper and saute a bit.  Make sure you don't burn it.  Add the chicken broth and stir it up.  (Make sure that you scrape the bottom of the pan to get the veggie bits to add more flavor. ) Drain the linguini and add it to the veggie mixture.  Toss gently to combine.  Garnish with basil and red pepper.


recipe from eatbetteramerica.com