Braised Mushrooms with Angel-Hair Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
2. Slice mushrooms into halves or quarters. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, mushrooms and thyme, tossing until garlic begins to soften. Add broth and salt. Cover and simmer 7 minutes.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to warm pan. Stir in butter and parsley, tossing to combine. Divide pasta among 4 serving plates. Make a well in the center of pasta and fill with mushrooms. Drizzle mushroom cooking liquid over the top and season with black pepper. Sprinkle with cheese.

Recipe adapted with permission from Michele Cranston’s Marie Claire Easy (Thunder Bay Press, 2005).