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Pasta Shells with Mushrooms, Asparagus, and Boursin Sauce

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This is a quick and easy week night pasta that the whole family will love! I like to use the pepper Boursin, but the kids will appreciate the herb Boursin more.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 1-¼ cup Chicken Broth
  • 5-½ ounces, weight Package Boursin Cheese
  • 1 package Pasta Shells, 16 Ounce Package
  • 1 pound Asparagus

Preparation

In a large frying pan, melt the butter with the oil over moderate heat. Add the mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and well browned, about 8 minutes. Add the chicken broth and Boursin cheese and bring to a simmer while stirring.

Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut the spears into 1/2 inch pieces.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until almost done, about 6 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook until it and the pasta are just done, about 4 minutes longer. Drain. Toss with the mushrooms and sauce.

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ecourtney on 2.8.2011

I think you left out the pasta shells in the ingredient list. Might double check that….

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K on 6.7.2012

I love Boursin cheese and was looking for a recipe to use the asparagus & mushrooms I had just bought. What a fit! This really was a meal you could throw together for a weeknight meal! I’m looking forward to trying it with different vegis substituted in or maybe over spaghetti squash! Definately give this a try!

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Michelle on 4.29.2011

I have to admit I wasn’t 100% on this recipe until I made it. My fiance isn’t in to saucy things, but I needed some carbs for my half-marathon training and I love boursin cheese on crackers. Plus, asparagus is in season right now. It was a huge hit! Just as good (if not better) than those saucy dishes at a restaurant, super simple to make and the perfect amount of sauce. It’s a grown up mac and cheese. Loved it!

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cheriwhit on 2.11.2011

Made this dish last night opting for the garlic and herb flavored boursin. Also added some chunks of chicken and it was delicious. I chose to thicken my sauce a little as mine was too runny for my taste..but 1 heaping tsp of flour did the trick.

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