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Geri's Asparagus and Mushroom Pasta Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1lb. white mushrooms
1 lb.asparagus cleaned and cut into 1-1 1/2" pieces
1 8 oz. container mascarpone cheese at room temperature
1 lb. farfalle pasta or shape of your choice
3 tbsp butter
Directions:
Directions:
Saute mushrooms in butter. Steam asparagus until green and crunchy. Cook pasta and drain reserving 2 scoops of cooking water. Mix mascarpone into hot pasta and add mushrooms and asparagus. Use reserved cooking liquid if desired to thin sauce a bit.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is great winter comfort food for mushroom and asparagus lovers!

 

 

 

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