pat's Recipe

Penne with Mushroom Sauce

Category: PASTA

1 (8 oz.) pkg. of penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 lb. button mushrooms, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Methods/steps

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until “al dente”, and drain. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the butter. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta and the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley to serve.

Makes 4 servings.