Pasta With Broccoli

1 head broccoli, broken into bite-size pieces
3/4 lb fettuccine
1 pint half-and-half cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons minced garlic
5 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 dash nutmeg
white pepper
salt and black pepper
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained

Boil pasta for 5 minutes; drain. Reserve 1 cup liquid. Add all ingredients except parmesan cheese. Cook about 10 minutes until broccoli is tender. Add liquid until you see it coming up through pasta. Add cheese to thicken.

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