Ingredients
4
large (5-inch-diameter) portobello mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills removed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick
6
ounces 1/8-inch-thick slices Genoa salami, cut into thin strips
1
cup sliced vegetables and 6 tbsp marinade from 16-ounce jar antipasto salad with olives
2
cups grated Asiago cheese, divided
2
cups chopped fresh basil, divided
Directions
1.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
2.
Heat oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until tender and brown, about 6 minutes. Add salami; toss 30 seconds. Add pasta, 1/2 cup cooking liquid, sliced vegetables, reserved marinade, and 1 1/2 cups cheese; toss until liquid thickens and coats pasta, about 3 minutes. Mix in 1 1/2 cups basil. Season with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup basil; serve with 1/2 cup cheese.
3.
Market tip: Asiago is an Italian cow\'s-milk cheese with a rich, nutty flavor. It can be found at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Italian markets.
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