Instructions: Heres How to Make It in 20 Minutes

Step 1: heat the water for the pasta; make the pasta sauce

1.. In a pasta pot, bring 3 quarts water, covered, to a boil over high heat. Add the 8 ounces rotini and cook according to the directions on the package. Drain and reserve in the colander.

2.. Meanwhile, chop the onion and mince the 4 garlic cloves. Clean and quarter the shiitake mushroom caps; cut the 3/4 pound portobello mushroom caps into 1/4- by 2-inch slices; slice the 10 ounces cremini mushroom caps. Discard the mushroom stems. Core the 4 tomatoes and chop to measure 2 cups.

3.. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until hot. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, or until softened. Add all the mushrooms and cook, stirring, 1 minute; add the 2 cups tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the 1/2 cup red wine and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.

4.. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the 1/2 teaspoon each of marjoram and salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked rotini to the mushroom sauce and toss to combine and heat through, if necessary.

Step 2: assemble the salad (see Arugula and Mesclun Salad)

Serve the pasta in 4 bowls with the 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for sprinkling over the top, if desired. Serve with the semolina bread and the mixed green salad.

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