I Love Rain!!! (Butterflies with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Peas, Brownies Ala Mode)

What an amazing day!!!  Got to spend some time in the sun enjoying the pool,  got so spend time with Erica and Rachel and even got to spend time with my kindle.. 
I got to talk to a very wonderful friend for a little while,  this lady is so very special and her family is dealing with so much right now,  but she still has such great faith..  I love her so much and am so thankful that God put her in my life..  Hopefully we can meet for coffee soon..  :)  

So for dinner tonight I made Butterflies with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Peas  and for dessert,  Brownies ala mode..  yummmmmmyyyyy

Bowties with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Peas

1 pkg bowtie pasta, cooked according to pkg directions
1/2 lb Italian Sausage( I use hot Turkey Italian sausage)
olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 c green peas, frozen
parmesan cheese

In a large skillet heat oil and add the onion,  cook for about 5 minutes,  add the Italian sausage and cook until done,  then add the garlic and mushrooms,  cook until the mushrooms are tender and dark.  add the green peas and cook until defrosted..  Mix with the pasta and toss with parmesan cheese..   so yummy

Brownie ala mode

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 c butter, melted
1/2 c cocoa
1 1/4 c flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 c chocolate chips, melted with a splash of whipping cream


mix in a large bowl until ribbons form,  add the butter and vanilla and mix well..  then add the cocoa and melted chocolate,  mix well.  add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until all incorporated.  Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes..  

Vanilla Ice Cream
Hot Fudge Sauce

Cool the brownies a little bit and cut into squares,  put on a plate,  top with a scoop of ice cream and pour the hot fudge sauce over the top..  Yummy!!!!