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Noodles & Company Pesto Cavatappi
Copycat Recipe
Serves 4
3/4 box cavatappi noodles (you can use any shapes you like but use a hearty noodle)
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 pint sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup cream
7 ounces pesto
extra virgin olive oil
shredded parmesan cheese
Cook pasta as directed on packaging.While pasta is cooking, saute the tomatoes and mushrooms in about a tablespoon of olive oil.When the pasta is almost done, add the wine to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for 2 minutes. Then add the cream to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for another 1-2 minutes. Add the pesto and stir well. Drain pasta and add to the pesto mixture. Stir very well and let sit a minute to soak up the pesto. Plate and top with shredded parmesan cheese!
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