Things You'll Need:
- fresh asparagus
- butter
- onion
- mushrooms
- salt
- tarragon
- pepper
- white wine
- garlic
- flour
- olive oil
- parmesian cheese
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Step 1
Seam 1 and a half pounds of fresh asparagus until barely tender. Drain and rinse and let dry on a towel. Cut the asparagus into 1 1/2 inch sections. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Add 3/4 tablespoon of salt and 1 1/4 cup minced onion to the skillet and saute for a little over four minutes.
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Step 2
Add 1 pound of fresh sliced mushrooms to the skillet, 1/2 tsp of tarragon and a dash of black pepper. Cover with a lid and simmer for about fifteen minutes, checking frequently, and stirring when needed and reducing heat if necessary. Add 1 1/4 cup of dry white wine and 1 1/4 cup of water. Boil the mixture and slowly add in about 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour, stirring or whisking until it dissolves.
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Step 3
Add 7 cloves of minced garlic, Cover the skillet and let simmer on low , stirring frequently. When your pasta is ready for this sauce, add in the chopped steamed asparagus to the sauce and spoon it over the pasta adding a sprinkle of your favorite cheese such as Parmesan.
