Asparagus And Mushrooms In Tarragon Cream

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Asparagus
2 tablespoons	30ml	Butter
3		Garlic cloves - minced
1 tablespoon	15ml	Dried tarragon
3/4 lb	340g / 11oz	Mushrooms - thickly sliced
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1 tablespoon	15ml	Unbleached flour
1 1/2 cups	355ml	Half and half
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Nutmeg
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Parmesan cheese
		Black pepper - to taste
1		Lemon - cut in 6 wedges
12 oz	340g	Pasta

Recipe Instructions

Break off the tough ends of the asparagus stalks and cut the asparagus at a slant into 3" lengths. Melt the butter in a large skillet; add the garlic and tarragon and stir to distribute. Add the asparagus and mushrooms, sprinkle with the salt; stir. Sauteeover medium heat for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to distribute. Add the half and half and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Meanwhile, bring several quarts of water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente. Drain the pasta very well. Toss the pasta with the sauce in a warm serving bowl. Add the parmesan cheese and a few grinds of fresh black pepper and toss again. Serve immediately with the lemon wedges. Pass additional parmesan, if desired.

Serving Ideas: Serve with steamed or glazed carrots.

 

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NOTES: This dish is perfect in spring when fresh slender asparagus is at its peak.

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