Mushroom and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, grated)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Tomatoes (2 cups, diced)
• Mushrooms (8 ounces, sliced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Pasta (8 ounces)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it with the mushroom and tomato mixture.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
9. Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.