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Portobello Mushroom Tortellini

Ingredients Needed: 1 pound cheese tortellini 2 large portobello mushrooms 1 TBSP cooking oil 1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces Alfredo-style pasta sauce salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Meanwhile, prepare mushrooms by rinsing and thinly slicing the mushroom caps; discard the stems. In a medium skillet over low heat, combine oil, parsley, garlic and mushrooms; stirring frequently, saute for approximately 5 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through. Remove skillet from heat and slowly add Alfredo sauce, stirring to blend; season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in hot pasta. Garnish with cheese and serve immediately.

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