Asparagus & Mushroom Pasta

Original recipe is here, courtesy of SparkPeople.

Ingredients:
2 servings pasta, shape of your choice
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
8 spears asparagus, ends trimmed, and chopped
3/4 fresh mushrooms, pieces or slices
1/4 cup vegetable broth
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Also in Dave's serving:
4 oz cooked chicken (I just baked it in the oven)
1/3c chopped tomato

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet. Add asparagus and mushrooms; saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add chicken broth and cover pan; cook until asparagus is crisp tender.
Drain pasta and return to pot. Stir in asparagus/mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
If adding chicken, do so now and incorporate until warm.
If using tomatoes, sprinkle on top of pasta after it's plated.
Makes 2 servings.

Nutritional Information:                        Ratings:
(no chicken or tomatoes*)                        Kristen: 3.5
Calories: 255                                            Dave: 4
Fat: 3.5g
Saturated: 0.5g
Carbs: 45.5g
Fiber: 3.5g
Protein: 9.5g

*Chicken and tomatoes adds 105 calories, 1g of fat, 4g of carbs and 23g of protein.

                                  (Dave's was prettier!)