Penne With Broccoli And Mushrooms

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets - (abt 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
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 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 garlic and saute 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.

This recipe yields 4 servings.