Penne With Roasted Marsala Mushrooms

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   Heat the oven to 400u00b0. In a roasting pan or dutch oven, toss the mushrooms with the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes; some liquid will remain in the pan.

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   Transfer the pan to the top of the stove. Stir in the garlic and Marsala. Simmer until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add the broth and tomato paste and simmer until about 1/4 cup of liquid remains, about 2 minutes longer. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the butter and remove from the heat.

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   In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce and the parsley.

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   Variation: Penne with Roasted Mushrooms: If you don't keep Marsala on hand, substitute an equal quantity of dry sherry or dry red wine in its place.

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   Wine Recommendation: Mushrooms are well matched with a red Italian wine such as a Nebbiolo d'Alba from the Piedmont region.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.