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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 lb. gnocchi (I like Trader Joe's dried, vacuum sealed)
- 1 1/2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms (I like to use crimini)
- 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
- 1 leek
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 1/4 cup marsala wine
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
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