Ingredients

  • 2 pints grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 2 cups arugula or 2 cups spinach
  • 6 ounces chicken broth
  • 3 ounces butter (2/3 stick)
  • 4 ounces grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 ounces penne pasta (cooked and drained)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • chopped fresh basil

Method

  • Lightly saute garlic and onions until translucent.
  • Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and cook 1 minute more.
  • finish by adding chicken broth, butter, arugula or spinach, basil and cheese. Stir until heated.
  • Toss with cooked pasta.