CREAMY MUSHROOM-ASPARAGUS PASTA TOSS

CREAMY MUSHROOM-ASPARAGUS PASTA TOSS

Ingredients for 4 Servings

8 oz Bow Ties, Ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1 bunch (about 10 oz.) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups Sliced button mushrooms
1 1/2 tbsp All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Skim or 1% milk
2 tbsp Dijon-style mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Procedure:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; two minutes before the pasta is done add asparagus.
2. While pasta is cooking, coat a 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat.
3. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms; continue cooking 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add milk and mustard; simmer about 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
6. Drain pasta and asparagus; return to pot.
7. Add mushroom mixture; toss to coat.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately.
10. Each Serving Provides:
11. 410 Calories , 18 g Protein , 78 g Carbohydrates 3.5 g Fat , 1.0 g Unsaturated Fat ,
    5 mg Cholesterol , 240 mg Sodium , Calories from Fat 8%
12. Courtesy of the National Pasta Association - ilovepasta.org

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