Cavatelli, Broccoli and Mushrooms

(Submitted by: Karen Marnell from AllRecipes)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  ounces  cavatelli or 6  ounces rotelle pasta (spirals)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 4  cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2  cups broccoli florets
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 ounce parmesan cheese, grated
•  freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups  freshly sliced mushrooms or 1 (4 1/2ounce) can  sliced mushrooms

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
3. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
4. Place broccoli in a microwave safe dish with about 3 tablespoons of water.
5. Microwave for 3 minutes, or until tender.
6. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
7. Saute garlic and mushrooms until garlic becomes aromatic.
8. Combine with pasta, broccoli and Parmesan cheese; transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
9. Cover and bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated throughout.