Pasta with Fresh Basil and Asparagus

Pasta With Fresh Basil and Asparagus A true taste of spring!

Serves 4

1 pound linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced thin
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 pound asparagus, broken into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute 5 minutes, add red pepper flakes, mushrooms and saute 3 more minutes. Add tomatoes, asparagus, basil and saute more minutes. Turn down heat and let simmer while you cook the linguine in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta, add vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Serve passing freshly grated Parmesan cheese.