Recipes

Creamy skillet penne

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 1⁄2 cups water
  • 1 mushroom bullion
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces penne
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch lengths
  • 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add in white mushrooms and ½ teaspoon salt; cook until mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in shallots; cook until shallot has softened, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in wine and simmer until almost dry, about 1 minute.
  6. Stir in the water, bullion, cream, and penne; increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until penne is almost tender and liquid has thickened, 12-15 minutes.
  7. Add in asparagus and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  8. Take pan off heat; stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.
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