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Mafalde Pasta with Morel Mushrooms and Asparagus
June 10, 2015 by Laura 12 Comments
Mafalde Pasta with Morel Mushrooms and Asparagus encompasses everything magical about spring: bright, tender shoots of green asparagus, and mushrooms that can only be found with a walk in the woods, suddenly pleasant after several months of cold. I am tardy with sharing this recipe, however, since my own spring turned magical with a trip to Italy, and boy have I got things to say about driving here! Scroll to bottom of post for the recipe.
I will get to the pasta in a minute, but first, admit it, you have been wondering about me driving in Italy. Or you are Facebook friends with me and already know that I have (re)mastered stick and now…
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