Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium red sweet pepper, chopped
  • 1 c. whipping cream
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 2 c. broccoli flowerets
  • 1 large clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, scraped and diagonally sliced
  • 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried whole basil
  • 8 oz. uncooked linguine, broken

Method

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
  • Remove scales with vegetable peeler or knife.
  • Cut asparagus diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place asparagus pieces and broccoli flowerets in a vegetable steamer over boiling water; cover and steam 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Saute onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet until tender.
  • Add carrot and chopped peppers to onion mixture.
  • Saute until crisp-tender.
  • Remove from heat; drain.
  • Combine whipping cream, broth, green onions, basil and salt in a medium skillet.
  • Cover over medium-high heat; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook linguine according to package directions.
  • Drain well.
  • Place in a large serving bowl.
  • Add reserved vegetables, whipping cream mixture and sliced mushrooms.
  • Toss gently.
  • Serve immediately.