pasta con broccoli

Name: Pasta con Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 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

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Oct 10, 2018

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.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make pasta con broccoli

Step 1

Boil pasta according to package instructions adding the broccoli the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain well in colander.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

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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