BROCCOLI AND PASTA BAKE

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Broccoli and cheese, a great combination. You can prepare this dish ahead of time and bake it later. An excellent tasting pasta dish. Enjoy! (Prep time does not include cooking the pasta)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces large spiral shaped pasta
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
3 cups milk or 3 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon thyme
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
fresh broccoli, cut into small floweretts any amount
fresh mushrooms, sliced, any amount desired
grated swiss cheese or cheddar cheese, to cover top of casserole

Steps:

  • Note: drain broccoli and mushrooms very well.
  • Steam broccoli until tender-firm.
  • Slice mushrooms, set aside.
  • Cook pasta until tender-firm, drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, melt butter in microwave; mix in flour, stir in milk. Heat in microwave pausing to stir occasionally until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Add parmesan cheese, salt, garlic, nutmeg, thyme and cheddar cheese; stir.
  • Return drained pasta to a large pot, add cheese mixture, cooked broccoli and mushrooms; mix well.
  • Pour into greased 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Note: if refrigerated before baking, bake 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.4, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 94.7, Sodium 947.1, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 24

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