JOHN'S BROCCOLI AND ZITI CASSEROLE

John's Broccoli and Ziti Casserole image

This is a fast, easy pasta dish for garlic lovers. It can be served as a main dish or a side dish (for parties, etc.).

Provided by Joan Piotti

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
½ cup olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute broccoli and garlic until tender. In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, cooked pasta, and 1 1/2 packages of shredded mozzarella. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.6 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 485.8 mg, Sugar 4 g