Pasta Con Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. shell macaroni, uncooked
1/2 stick margarine
2 c. half and half
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 pkg. (10 oz.) broccoli cuts or 2 c. fresh
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms (optional)
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Preparation

Cook shells and drain well.
Cook broccoli and drain.
Saute mushrooms in butter.
Mix all ingredients together and simmer over low heat 5 to 7 minutes.
Mixture will burn easily, so keep heat low.
May be refrigerated and served later.