Rotini with Ham and Broccoli

Ingredients

400 g (13 oz) rotini

250 g (8 oz) broccoli florets

30 g (1 oz) butter

250 g (8 oz) ham, cut into strips

2 cloves garlic, crushed

6 green onions, chopped

200 g (6 1/2 oz) mushrooms, sliced

1 cup thick/heavy cream

1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well and return to the pot, to keep it warm.

Cook the broccoli in a small pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes, until just about tender, then drain.

Heat the butter in a large pan.

Add the ham and stir over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned.

Add the garlic, green onion and mushrooms and stir for 3-4 minutes.

Add the pasta, broccoli, cream and parsley and stir for 3-5 minutes on medium-low heat.

Remove from the heat, serve in warm plates and top with grated Parmesan and fresh ground black pepper to taste.

Enjoy!