PASTA CON BROCCOLI

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Pasta con Broccoli is the ultimate pasta lovers dream with broccoli, mushrooms, and garlic smothered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with a touch of tomato sauce. The final result is a match made in heaven.

Provided by Beth Pierce @smalltownwoman

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounce(s) shell pasta
2 cup(s) broccoli florets chopped in bite size pieces
3 tablespoon(s) butter
8 ounce(s) white button mushrooms sliced
3 clove(s) garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil
1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup(s) freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon(s) tomato sauce
- salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Boil pasta according to package instructions adding the broccoli the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain well in colander.
  • In large skillet melt butter over medium high heat. Add mushroom and cook until light golden brown. Reduce heat to medium low; add garlic and basil and cook for 1 minute stirring continuously.
  • Add cream and cook until slightly thickened and reduced; approximately 15 minutes. Slowly stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return broccoli and pasta to pan and heat through.

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