INGREDIENTS
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6 ounces dried gemelli pasta (about 1 2/3 cups) or dried medium noodles (about 3 cups)
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 1/2 cups sliced cremini or button mushrooms
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1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
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3 cups chopped cooked chicken*
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1 15 ounce jar mushroom Alfredo pasta sauce
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1 1/2 cups shredded Italian-blend cheeses (6 ounces)
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1 9 ounce package frozen cut asparagus or frozen peas, thawed
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup finely chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers
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1 teaspoon dried fines herbes or Italian seasoning, crushed
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1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) or fine dry bread crumbs
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1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans, toasted
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons butter, melted