Cavatelli, Broccoli and Mushrooms

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Cavatelli, Broccoli and Mushrooms). A local family restaurant has a dish very similar to this one that has been a favorite for years. My friend and I came up with this recipe when we were unable to find one anywhere, even in Italian cookbooks.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Cavatelli, Broccoli and Mushrooms

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cavatelli pasta

1 head broccoli

cut into florets

½ cup butter

3 cloves garlic

finely chopped

1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

drained

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3

Place broccoli in a microwave safe dish with about 3 tablespoons of water. Microwave for 3 minutes or until tender.

Step 4

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and mushrooms until garlic becomes aromatic. Combine with pasta broccoli and Parmesan cheese; transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.

Step 5

Cover and bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until heated throughout.

Nutritional Information

Cavatelli, Broccoli and Mushrooms

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 465.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.6g 25%

Carbohydrates: 49.3g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 25.6g 39%

Saturated Fat: 15.7g 79%

Cholesterol: 65.4mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 1201IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 67.6mg 113%

Folate: 172.3mcg 43%

Calcium: 115.1mg 12%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 53.6mg 19%

Potassium: 380.4mg 11%

Sodium: 401.6mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 230.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.