Swiss Angel Hair ‘n’ Asparagus

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jan. 29, 2022
I found this recipe in an old community cookbook that I paid 50 cents for at a garage sale! My husband just loves it!—Michele Cornish, Blairstown, New Jersey

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon minced chives
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and chives in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, seasoning blend and salt; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the Swiss cheese; cook and stir until melted.
  3. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add asparagus and cheese sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 267 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.