Recipe: Angel Hair with Shrimp-Sesame Sauce (using mushrooms and asparagus)

ANGEL HAIR WITH SHRIMP-SESAME SAUCE

8 ounces angel-hair pasta, uncooked
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup vinegar (or to taste)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons chutney
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pound frozen medium shrimp, thawed

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Two minutes before pasta is done, add asparagus pieces. When pasta and asparagus are done, drain. Set aside.

Place vegetable oil, garlic and mushrooms in a 2-quart saucepan. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add scallions, vinegar, soy sauce, chutney, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds and brown sugar to the mushrooms. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.

Add shrimp to the sauce and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes.

Toss shrimp and sauce with pasta and asparagus and serve.

Makes 4-6 servings
Source: the National Pasta Association