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Pasta Shells with Portobello Mushrooms, Asparagus and Boursin Sauce

 

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1 Tbs 

 

butter

 

1 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

1 lb 

 

portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps halved, then cut into ¼" slices

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

1¼ cups 

 

canned low-sodium chicken broth

 

5¼ oz 

 

boursin cheese

 

1 lb 

 

asparagus

 

¼ lb 

 

medium-sized pasta shells

 

 

1

In a large skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are tender and well-browned (8 minutes). Add chicken broth and cheese and bring to simmer while stirring.

2

Snap tough ends from asparagus and cut spears into ½" pieces. In a large boiling pot of salted water, cook pasta until almost done (6 minutes). Add asparagus and cook until pasta is done (an additional 4 minutes).

3

Drain pasta and asparagus. Toss with mushrooms and sauce.

4

Serve immediately.

 

Servings: 4

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