Mushroom Penne

Mushroom Penne

1 lb of your favorite fresh mushrooms, buttons, crimini etc

enough pasta for four people per package directions

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano, or 1/4 teaspoon dried

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried

2-3 tablespoons of olive oil

2 cloves fresh garlic minced

1 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Saute mushrooms in pan on medium low heat stirring occasionally for about 15-20 minutes.

Meanwhile per pasta package directions bring salted water,appx 6-8 cups to a boil, and add pasta. Pasta will be done before mushrooms. Drain pasta and set aside. When mushrooms have very little moisture left add pasta to the pan and stir in while cooking on medium heat. Add fresh herbs, salt and pepper to taste and stir while cooking on medium heat 2 more minutes. Top with fresh parsley.

Optional: add sliced Italian sausage for a meaty version