Pasta con Broccoli

Enjoy a dinner date at home with this creamy Pasta con Broccoli that comes together in less than 30 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 ounces Cavatelli shells
• 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
• 2/3 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup half and half cream
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup broccoli (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta in salted water for 4 minutes (ladle out a cup of the starchy pasta water and set aside) and then drain.
2. 2Leave pasta in colander and melt 2 tablespoons butter in the the pot. Add the mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes over medium heat. Empty into a bowl and set aside.
3. 3Melt 2 more tablespoons and add the garlic, cooking for 30 seconds. Whisk in the whipping cream, half and half, and tomato sauce. Add the pasta and then bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 4-5 minutes (add the broccoli for the last 2-3 minutes), stirring occasionally.
4. 4When pasta is al dente, remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Add a little of the reserved pasta water at a time to thin sauce to desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. 5Serve garnished with more Parmesan.