That Bobby Flay recipe looks really good--it's not that different from a mushroom lasagna I made once, but a lot easier! Depending on how strong the garlic is (as in not too), this kind of thing might be perfect with maitakes.

Yeah, there was a fairly recent post about pasta salad. Did you have a question from them? We don't have thread police, and it's often better to start a new thread for a new something that isn't a direct follow-up to an old thread.

That looks like it will taste really nice.

Roasting the mushrooms would be a bit more hands off.

I’d be inclined to add something colorful to make the salad a bit prettier such as red pepper or asparagus cut the same length as the pasta and if asparagus blanched or roasted.

I would not combine all the ingredients more than a couple hours in advance because I think mushrooms can stain pasta.

Lisa, I like that, especially the red pepper. Just little confetti bits. That would be really pretty and taste good. And I never would have thought about the mushrooms staining. That greige look wouldn't be appetizing at all. Thanks!

This one’s calling me…copied and pasted! I might sub with the French feta I keep on hand since I’m not a goat cheese fan. The dressing sounds good! Thanks, Judi!

lisaam’s asparagus suggestion sounds good, too.

Bobby’s right about the ”500 ingredients!” Some I’ve had seemed close to it!

I've printed that. It looks delicious and different. Thank you!

Sometimes it is nice to just celebrate an ingredient and keep it simple.

Leeks and fennel pair well with mushrooms. Some like fresh peas for color.

MarcellaHazan is comical about certain dishes. Wild mushroom risotto is not pretty. She says just get over it. Once you taste it you will soon forget how ugly it is.

Looking forward to a new mixed mushroom box from Misfits. Some varieties are just crazy expensive. Will be nice to try some i've never had before.

Regarding Marcella, she also has a recipe for broccoli braised in red wine. It is not pretty but it also includes onion, anchovy, possibly parmesan so it is like that Italian cookie recipe called Ugly But Good.

Defending my suggestion for adding color, risotto tends to be served plated while pasta salads frequently appear on a buffet so to me positive appearance in more important.

“Sometimes it is nice to just celebrate an ingredient and keep it simple.”

Agree!

It looks like a great recipe and as I read it, I too thought red pepper would be a perfect addition. It does not seem like a salad to me, but more of a meatless main dish. Seems too hearty as a side dish and not very summery to me. But for a nice vegetarian luncheon salad, it would be perfect.

"Defending my suggestion for adding color,..."

Defending not needed. What i meant was, "what else goes nicely with mushrooms besides red pepper?" (and why i added the screen shot with red pepper)

Thinking, if i made this tonight what do i have on hand....Also i have a strong desire to add extra food value to my meals. Because of Misfits and a local farm share i have choices year round. Now i'm flush with garden produce. Summer squash, tomatoes, etc.

What i like, it seems, he is not scripted. His relationship with Misfits is 'do whatever you like'. At least it seems so. Or he would have used a bit more produce like a side salad. The avocado and ev oils, the vinegar and honey, garlic, cheese, are Misfits. A bit surprised he was not sent the new mixed mushroom box.

I also would not call it a pasta 'salad' as we know it. Agree a meatless meal. Best served slightly warm rather than setting out for guests. I see the box on his counter but not the pile of produce like what i get.

I made it last night as a main dish and it was delicious. Especially the sauce..... really good. Next time, I'll add some crispy bacon rashers and perhaps a dash of balsamic vinegar. Thank you!

Hi IC, did you serve it hot, warm or cold?

Room temperature! Just cooked, put on a serving dish and served. I don't think I'd like it cold from the fridge. My husband ate the leftovers cold and said it was good.....

Served warm would be ok, but mushrooms just isn't something I associate with a pasta salad, it just doesn't sound appealing to me. Cold pasta salad with mushy mushrooms = blech.