Pasta With Big-Belly Portobello Sauce

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   Bring salted water to a boil in a deep pasta pan.

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   Cook the pasta al dente; when you drain the pasta, cold-shock it with running water to stop the cooking process.

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   While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over med-high heat.

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   Add in oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper.

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   As soon as the garlic speaks by beginning to sizzle in the oil, dump in the portobello slices.

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   Coat them with the oil with a good shake or two of the pan (or stir).

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   Sprinkle them with a little salt.

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   Cover the pan with a lid or foil and lower heat to med-low; let the mushrooms cook for 10 minutes or until deep brown and soft.

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   There should be a good amount of mushroom gravy in the bottom of the pan.

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    Add in the can of tomatoes and parsley; heat through and give the pan a good shake (or stir).

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    The sauce will be a nice reddish brown and will have a beefy taste; combine with the pasta and dump on a platter.

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    Serve with shaved or grated Parmigiano or Asiago cheese, bread, and a green salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.