vegetable pasta casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups nonfat milk
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
• 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 butter flavored cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• 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. stir in broccoli, mushrooms and green pepper, and cook 6 to 8 minutes more, or until pasta is al dente; drain.
• meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. saute onions and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. stir in flour and milk; cook 5 minutes, or until mixture coats the back of a spoon. remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• in a 9x13 inch baking dish combine pasta, vegetables, milk mixture and 4 tablespoons basil. sprinkle with bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon basil. coat with butter flavored cooking spray.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.