Mike's Famous Pasta

Mike's Famous Pasta

2 cloves finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped basil (optional)
1/2 finely chopped green onion (scallion)
1/2 cup brandy
1 teaspoon flour
1/2-1 cup of grated Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1 pint heavy cream or half and half
1 pound Penne pasta

Directions:

Heat about 1-1 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, brown garlic until lightly golden, add mushrooms and sauté over medium heat.  Add oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, basil (optional) and roasted red peppers.  Stir until well mixed, take the pan off of the stove and add the brandy, return back to the stove and cook for about a minute to allow most of the alcohol to evaporate.  Add flour and cook until lightly brown.  The mixture will be somewhat thick, add the cream or half and half and cook until it becomes a sauce.  Add a teaspoon of butter, green onions and 2/4 of the cheese.  Add the mixture to the cooked pasta, stir, sprinkle remaining grated cheese over the top and serve.

Total cooking time:  20-25 minutes!

Serve with olive oil braised broccoli and a nice green salad!  Enjoy!