Pasta Alla Silvana E Roberta

Directions

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   Cook whichever meat you've chosen until it is nice and crisp, then drain well.
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   One could also generally remove most of the fat from them pan, though save the fond in the pan (crispy little bits) and set this aside as well.
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   Put water on the boil for the pasta.
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   In a seperate pan, gently saute the garlic in the oil.
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   After a minute or so, add the mushrooms, salt and pepper to taste and the rosemary sprig.
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   Add more oil if necessary.
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   This next step will vary from cook to cook, depending on how thick or thin of a sauce is preferred.
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   As the mushrooms cook, deglaze the meat pan with a bit of the white wine and cook off the alcohol.
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   Lower the heat- we don't want to burn the sauce!
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    At this point, add about 1 1/2 cups of milk (generally nonfat or 2%) and, as the milk begins to bubble at the edges of the pan, add flour, whisking all the while until the desired thickness is reached.
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    While this is happening, add the nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
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    Piment d'Espelette is a great alternative to the latter.
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    The water should be boiling at this point, so throw in the pasta and a pinch of salt.
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    When the mushrooms have cooked about 3/4 of the way through, add the frozen peas, stir to separate, and cover the pan for about five minutes, shaking it every so often so nothing sticks.
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    This should heat the peas through and pretty much finish the 'shrooms.
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    Uncover pan and turn the heat up, to cook off any excess water quicklike.
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    Remove rosemary sprig.
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    Add the sauce and meat to the veggies and warm through.
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    Taste and add more salt or pepper as necessary.
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    Combine with drained pasta, garnish with cheese, and eat!