CAVATELLI, BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOMS

Cavatelli, Broccoli and Mushrooms image

Provided by Teresa M

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces cavatelli or 6 ounces rotelle pasta (spirals)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 ounce parmesan cheese, grated
freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 cups freshly sliced mushrooms or 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Place broccoli in a microwave safe dish with about 3 tablespoons of water.
Microwave for 3 minutes, or until tender.
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Saute garlic and mushrooms until garlic becomes aromatic.
Combine with pasta, broccoli and Parmesan cheese; transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
Cover and bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 385.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 9.8