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Serve with Hot ciabatta with cold butter and a vinaigrette salad as accompaniments** This can be made as a main dish by including meat in it, or can be made meatless as a side dish or first course.
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Adjust the amount of meat according to taste; a little, essentially as a flavor enhancement, or in a larger quantity for a more substantial dish If using meat, combine all marinade ingredients in a small plastic bag, add meat, squeeze out air, and seal.
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Knead to distribute marinade, and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or longer in the refrigerator.
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Clean and prepare all vegetables, and set aside.
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Bring a generous amount of water with 2 Tbsp of salt to a boil, and add pasta.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat, and saute garlic for 15 seconds.
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Add meat, if using, and stir-fry for 1 minute (2 minutes for chicken).
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Add sliced mushrooms, and stir-fry for 1 minute longer.
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Add onions and tomatoes, and stir-fry for 1 minute longer.
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Stir in cream, and bring to a boil.
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Stir in cheese and basil, and continue stirring just until cheese is melted.
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Drain pasta well, and add to sauce in skillet (or return to pasta pot, and add sauce), and toss until pasta is well coated.
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Serve immediately with additional Stravecchio on the side.
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Serve with hot ciabatta and a nice simple salad with vinaigrette dressing (topped with more Stravecchio).
