Spaghetti with Asparagus, Mushrooms, Parmesan, and a Poached Egg
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 1
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking
Equipment
Large pot
Small skillet
Small Saucepan
Ingredients
2ozof spaghetticooked per instructions
1tspolive oil
3asparagus spearswooden ends removed, cut into thirds
5button mushroomsquartered
1egg
1tspbutter
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
1-2tablespoonsof Parmesan cheesegrated
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti per instructions.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat then add the mushrooms & asparagus. Cook the mushrooms and asparagus, stirring often, until golden and tender, about 5-6 minutes. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Meanwhile, add water to a pan, filling it two-thirds full; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Coat a poaching cup (or custard cup) with cooking spray then place in the water. Break the egg into the cup then cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4-6 minutes or until the whites are firm but the yolk is soft.
Drain the cooked pasta then place it back into the pan. Add the butter, asparagus, mushrooms, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, then toss until mixed combined. Pour into a bowl, top with the poached egg, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Enjoy.