Pasta Primavera with Asparagus, Mushrooms Carrots, Olives and Lemon Sauce: All-Creatures.org Vegetar

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Pasta, whole grain Rotini or Penne
• 3 lbs. Asparagus, fresh
• 1/2 lb. Carrots, fresh
• 1 lb. Mushrooms
• 2-3 Onions, large
• 1-2 tbsp. Garlic, cloves (estimate, optional)
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup Lemon Juice (adjust to taste)
• 1-1/2 tbsp. Oregano, dried
• Hot Red Pepper, ground or sauce (to taste)
• Corn Starch (if necessary)
• 1 can Olives, ripe pitted (6 oz. net weight)
• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil, extra virgin (optional for flavor)