Linguine or Fettuccine with Asparagus and Portabella Mushrooms

This quick Italian-style vegan pasta dish features fresh asparagus, which gives it a springtime touch, and portabella mushrooms, which makes it substantial. Try a flavored variety of linguine or fettuccine to further jazz up this dish. Photos by Evan Atlas.

Linguine or Fettuccine with Asparagus and Portabella Mushrooms

This quick Italian-style vegan pasta dish features fresh asparagus, which gives it a springtime touch, and portabella mushrooms, which makes it substantial.

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Course: Pasta main dish

Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

• 12 ounces linguini or fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic
• 8 ounces slender asparagus bottoms trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 2 large portabella mushroom caps wiped clean, cut in half crosswise,
• and thinly sliced (or use a combination of portabellas and other mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-cured or not, as preferred; rehydrate if need be, cut into strips
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or substitute broth or pasta cooking water
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Vegan Parmesan-Style Cheez optional

Instructions

• Cook the linguini in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. Drain, reserving about a cup of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat for about 2 minutes, or until golden.
• Add the asparagus, mushrooms, dried tomatoes, and wine. Raise the heat to medium and sauté, stirring frequently, until most of the wine has evaporated and the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.
• Combine the pasta and asparagus mixture in a large serving bowl and toss together. If the mixture needs more moistness, add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water at a time. You want this to be moist, but not watery!
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve, passing around the vegan Parmesan for topping, if desired.

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