+ RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cafe Amici

Restaurant Name: Café Amici
Owner and Executive Chef: Achille Nigri
Owner and Wine Sommelier: Massimiliano Nigri
Address: 1371 Main Street
Phone: 951-6896
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 4 to 10 p.m., Sunday
Known for: European, Italian and seafood cuisine
Website: www.cafeamicifl.com

Penne Alessandro
Serves four people

Ingredients:
1 pound pennette rigate
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces of porcini, shitake and button mushrooms
1 ounce basil
1ounce parsley
3 tomatos, chopped
1 cup of cream
½ cup grated cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Method
1. In a saucepan, add the oil and sauté the garlic, mushroom and tomato for a few minutes. Add the cream, basil and parsley and cook until hot.

2. In a separate pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and pour the sauce into it. Mix together for a few minutes, than add the cheese and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.