Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup olive (black or green)
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 2 cups asparagus, steamed and cut on diagonal
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup marsala wine
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 16 ounces pasta (fusilli)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, over high heat, sauté the mushrooms, green onions, and garlic in the olive oil until tender.

2. 2

   Add the olives and tomatoes. Heat thoroughly.

3. 3

   Add cooked asparagus and dry spices, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Add Marsala wine and bring up to a boil.

5. 5

   Add vegetable stock.

6. 6

   Mix corstarch with water and wisk until smooth.

7. 7

   Add cornstarch slurry to sauce and mix over high heat to thicken.

8. 8

   Pour over cooked pasta.