Pasta with Asparagus and Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Preparation

1. Directions

   Step 1

   Prepare the veggies:  dice the asparagus into 1 ½ inch pieces, dice the shallots, de-stem the mushrooms

   Step 2

   Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.

   Step 3

   While the pasta is boiling, add all the ingredients for the asparagus (diced asparagus, avocado oil, garlic, Himalayan pink salt, ground black pepper) to a skillet and sauté on medium/high heat for 4 – 5 minutes.  Set aside.

   Step 4

   While the pasta is boiling, add all the ingredients for the mushroom sauce to a Vitamix, or high speed blender, and blend until creamy and smooth;  adjust the seasonings to your preference and water to get the consistency you prefer.

   Step 5

   In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, sautéed asparagus and mushroom sauce together and gently toss until it is well combined and evenly distributed.