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Penne Pasta

Ingredients:

Technique:

Cook pasta according to instructions on box, drain, rinse and set aside. Heat a large skillet and add two tablespoons olive oil. Add red onion and sauté until caramelized. Add mushrooms and sauté until just tender. Remove from heat. Squeeze garlic from bulbs and mash into onion. Chop bell peppers and add to mixture. Add fresh thyme, approximately 1 teaspoon. Return to heat (medium). Add cheese and half and half, nutmeg and stir until mixture becomes slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper; to taste. Pour pasta into a large serving dish. Add vegetable mixture to pasta and toss until well-blended. Top with additional black pepper, if desired and shavings of fresh parmesan cheese.