Spaghetti with Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms, Lemon, and Chives

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 4)
• 1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut crosswise in thirds
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 4 ounces shaved Asiago cheese*

Preparation

Step 1

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Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer pasta to large wide bowl.
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Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add shiitake mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté shiitake mixture until soft, about 6 minutes. Add lemon juice; cook 1 minute. Add broth and lemon peel. Bring to boil, then reduce to medium and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Add asparagus to mushroom mixture; simmer until asparagus turns bright green, about 2 minutes. Add chives and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir until butter melts. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
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Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Top with shaved Asiago and serve