Rotelle with asparagus and mushroom sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesFresh mushrooms, trimmed,
Halved, if large, and
Sliced
1tablespoonWhite wine
1Garlic clove, crushed
12ouncesFresh asparagus, trimmed and
Cut into 1/2\" diagonals
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper
2tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
8ouncesRotelle pasta
2tablespoonsMinced red bell pepper

Directions

Combine the mushrooms, wine, and garlic in a medium skillet. Cook, covered, over low heat until the mushrooms exude their juices, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the asparagus; cook, covered, 3 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

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