Cavatelli, Broccoli and Mushrooms

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the pasta is cooking, steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp. This can be done in a microwave with 3 tablespoons of water for about 3 minutes, or by steaming over boiling water for 5-7 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the drained mushrooms and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until softened. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, steamed broccoli, garlic-mushroom mixture, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Toss well to combine, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.

Recipe View 20 mins Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until heated through. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown. Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan cheese on top.