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                          MUSHROOM BUTTERFLIES

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/4   lb           White mushrooms
    1/2   c            Coarsely chopped shallots
  2       t            Finely chopped garlic
  3       T            Extra-virgin olive oil
                       Freshly ground black pepper,
                       -to taste
    1/3   c            Coarsely chopped flat-leaf
                       -parsley
  1       T            Coarsely chopped falt-leaf
                       -parsley
  2       t            Finely grated lemon zest
 12       oz           Butterfly or bow-tie pasta,
                       -uncooked
                       Coarsely grated Parmesan
                       -cheese, for garnish (opt)

 For a delicate dinner or lunch pasta, try my mushroom sauce tossed
 with bow-tie or butterfly shapes. Try to use extra-virgin olive oil
 for flavor when cooking this dish, since there are so few
 ingredients. It's not necessary to season the pasta with salt if
 using Parmesan cheese, as it's a bit salty. And if you opt for the
 Parmesan, freshly grated is a must!

 1. Trim mushroom stems and wipe caps clean with a paper towel. Slice
 lengthwise.

 2. Toss mushrooms, shallots and garlic with oil in a large, heavy
 saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 10 minutes. Season
 with pepper. Toss in 1/3 cup parsley and lemon zest. Cook 1 minute
 longer. Reserve, covered, on the stove.

 3. Shortly before serving, cook the pasta in boiling, salted water,
 stirring once, 6-8 minutes or until AL DENTE. Drain, reserving 2
 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Toss pasta with mushrooms and
 reserved liquid; then toss with Parmesan and serve immediately, or
 serve the cheese alongside. Garnish with remaining tablespoon of
 chopped parsley.

 Per serving: 307 calories, 8 grams fat, no cholesterol.



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