Penne With Asparagus And Porcini Cream(Prep Time: 20 Minutes; Cook: 20 Minutes; Serves 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 oz. dried porcini (mushrooms)
1/2 c. water
8 oz. asparagus, washed and cut
1 c. heavy cream
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
salt
12 oz. penne
coarsely ground pepper

Preparation

Combine the porcini and water in a small saucepan; heat to boiling.
Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Let stand off heat for 10 minutes.
Strain the liquid through a fine sieve; reserve the liquid.
Finely chop mushrooms and set aside.