Penne with Mushrooms

Tiny, white button mushrooms make a delicious, simple sauce for pasta. Try them with penne or large shells.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 414 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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