penne with mushrooms

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Penne with Mushrooms

Earthy mushrooms sautéed and paired with penne in a creamy or garlic-butter sauce. Simple, rich, and great for mushroom fans.

Ingredients

  1. 1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
  2. 1/4 cup olive oil
  3. 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
  4. salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  5. 1 tablespoon butter
  6. 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  7. 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta and the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley to serve.