ZITI WITH SHARP CHEDDAR AND MUSHROOMS

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Yummy! This vegetarian dish will make a great dinner with a side salad and some rolls. Use whatever kind of mushrooms you like and you can change the pasta out too and try macaroni or mostaccioli. You can add more veggies to taste if you like.Enjoy! Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or a mix of both)
1 celery rib, finely chopped
8 ounces mixed mushrooms (white, baby bella, shitake or other)
2 leeks, quartered lengthwise, sliced
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk, warmed (I use rice milk)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon mustard
1 lb ziti pasta
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Warm the butter in a saucepan. Add celery, mushrooms, leeks, and marjoram and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook 1 more minute, then quickly whisk in the milk.
  • Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season the sauce with 1 teaspoons salt, pepper(to taste) and nutmeg and mustard.
  • Preheat the oven to 350*F.
  • Lightly butter or oil a 3 quart baking dish. Cook the ziti in plenty of boiling water until barely done(usually 2 minutes less than called for on package). Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water.
  • Combine the pasta with the sauce and cheese, then pour it into the baking dish and cover with the bread crumbs.
  • Bake until bubbling and browned on top, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.7, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 462.8, Carbohydrate 84.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 24.6

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