Pesto Cavatappi Copycat - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    12 ounces cavatappi noodles
    1/2 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
    1/2 pint sliced mushrooms
    1/3 cup white wine
    1/4 cup cream
    7 ounces pesto sauce
    extra virgin olive oil
    shredded parmesan cheese
Preparation
    Cook pasta as directed on packaging.
    While pasta is cooking, saute the tomatoes and mushrooms in about a tablespoon of EVOO.
    When the pasta is almost done, add the wine to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for 2 minutes. Then add the cream to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for another 1-2 minutes. Add the pesto and stir well.
    Drain pasta and add to the pesto mixture. Stir very well and let sit a minute to soak up the pesto.
    Plate and top with shredded parmesan cheese!

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