Penne with Broccoli and Mushrooms

By jjadin

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 bunch)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 12 ounces penne or other tubular pasta, freshly cooked
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Steam 4 cups broccoli florets until crisp-tender. Rinse under cold water.

Drain.

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and stemmed shiitake) and garlic and sauté until mushrooms are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add cream, thyme and red pepper and bring to boil. Add pasta and broccoli and cook until pasta is coated, tossing gently, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan.