CAVATELLI, BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOMS

Cavatelli, Broccoli and Mushrooms image

A local family restaurant has a dish very similar to this one that has been a favorite for years. My friend and I came up with this recipe when we were unable to find one anywhere, even in Italian cookbooks.

Provided by Karen Marnell

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cavatelli pasta
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
½ cup butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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 465.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 401.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g