PASTA WITH BRIE, MUSHROOMS, AND ARUGULA

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I was on a quest to use up leftovers from the holiday meal. This is very creamy and tasty. I used a brie with truffles in it. The mushrooms and arugula work really well together. From Epicurious and Real Simple Nov. 2009

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb button mushroom, quartered
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces brie cheese, cut into 1 inch pieces, I removed the rind
4 cups baby arugula, raw
1/2 cup hot water from pasta water

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed. Reserve 1/2 C of pasta water, drain pasta, return to pot.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook, tossing occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to release their juices, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the wine, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper and cook until the mushrooms begin to brown, 5-6 minutes and liquid is nearly gone.
  • Toss the pasta with the brie and reserved water until pasta is coated.
  • Stir in mushroom mixture and arugula. Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.3, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 664.8, Carbohydrate 75, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 22.4

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