GIADA'S SAUCELESS PASTA- SO GOOD

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Make and share this Giada's Sauceless Pasta- so Good recipe from Food.com.

Provided by newmama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb bow tie pasta (farfelle)
1 lb asparagus (1-2 bunches)
1 lb mushroom, sliced (white or baby bellas)
1 cup mascarpone (one 8 oz container)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup toasted walnuts or 1/4 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • cut asparagus into 1-2 inch pieces.
  • in a large skillet, (deep if you have it) melt butter.
  • saute mushrooms and asparagus.
  • meanwhile, cook pasta in water with salt according to package.
  • drain pasta, reserving a cup of the salty starchy water.
  • add the pasta to the cooked mushrooms and asparagus.
  • stir in the mascarpone and parmesan cheese.
  • add water if you need to (i usually only add a couple TBS).
  • add nutmeg.
  • garnish with nuts and extra parmesan.
  • **sometimes I add cajun chicken or shrimp on top too!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.8, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 212.4, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 19

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