Asparagus and Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients

•  1 large bunch of fresh asparagus
• 1 package of baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 very small onion (or use half of one – to taste)
• 1 clove garlic
• fresh basil, oregano
• vegan linguini noodles
• olive oil
• 1 jar of prepared organic pasta sauce (or make your own)

1. cook linguini per package directions and set aside.
2. to steam the asparagus:   wash all spears in cool water, cut about an inch off bottom of each spear,  Use kitchen string to tie asparagus spears into small bundles.  Arrange asparagus bundles upright in a tall, lidded pot.  Add about 2 inches of water to the pot.  Bring to boil and then cover… cook about 5 minutes.  The asparagus will turn a bright green.
3. after the asparagus cools off a bit, cut into pieces.
4. in a separate pan, heat up about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add minced garlic.  
5. Add asparagus and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are tender
6. Add tomato sauce and fresh herbs and bring to a simmer
7. Server over the linguini