Dinnertime Pasta

Photo: flickr user UggBoy ( have fun doing it )

Ingredients

1 pound tortellini or ravioli

cup butter

pound fresh mushrooms sliced

3 cups fresh broccoli florets

6 minced garlic cloves

teaspoon salt

teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the remaining ingredients, saute for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Stir in the cooked pasta and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Comments: Just about any fresh or frozen vegetables will work in here. As for the pasta, fresh or frozen, cheese- or meat-filled will work. Have some leftover cooked chicken or seafood? Throw it in! This can truly be your own signature recipe!