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                             MUSHROOM PASTA

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2   lb           Assorted trimmed mushrooms
  2       tb           Unsalted butter
  1       tb           Finely minced garlic
  1       tb           Finely minced shallots
                       -OR Onions
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/4   c            Sherry or Madeira
    1/2   c            Whipping cream
 12       oz           Fresh pasta -- OR
  8       oz           -Dried pasta
                       Grated cheese

 WIPE MUSHROOMS TO REMOVE any dirt. Slice chanterelles and cultivated
 mushrooms, trim and discard the stems of shiitake mushrooms or root tips of
 oyster mushrooms. Bring 4 quarts of cold, salted water to a boil over high
 heat. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the
 mushrooms, garlic, shallots and salt. Cook, stirring, for 15 minutes. Add
 sherry, increase the heat to high. Cook 2 minutes. Add cream. Cook until
 liquid reduces to a sauce-like consistency and is thick enough to coat a
 spoon. Remove from heat. Keep warm until pasta cooks. Add pasta to the
 boiling water, cook until desired doneness, drain and toss with mushroom
 sauce. Place on a serving platter or in a large serving bowl and serve
 immediately. Offer grated cheese.



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