*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              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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