pasta con broccoli

1 8oz box cavatelli pasta (or whatever your favorite noodle is)
4 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp crushed garlic
1/2 cup butter
1 pint heavy cream
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 bunches broccoli, cut into pieces and cooked until tender crisp
salt and pepper to taste

saute the mushrooms and the garlic in 2 tbsp of the butter. set aside. melt the remaining 6 tbsp of the butter in a saucepan. slowly add the cream and the cheese. stir until the cheese is melted. add broccoli and mushrooms. prepare pasta according to box directions. after draining, add sauce and toss, serve immediately. 6-8 servings