VEGETABLE PASTA CASSEROLE

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This is a family favorite. It is very good for veggie lovers.

Provided by VAISHALI MAKWANA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups nonfat milk
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 butter flavored cooking spray

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. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 221 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

Yeasin Arafat Rafi
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I'm definitely going to make this casserole again. It's so easy and delicious.


Nathi Ngwena
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a crowd.


Elle Bradshaw
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sha Alam
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Sonjoe Kanteshil
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I'm not a huge fan of casseroles, but this one is really good. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Vitalii Khmilevskyi (Commander)
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


RDX HUNTER
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of vegetables and sauces, and it's always delicious.


Tessa Goryance
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's healthy and my kids love it.


Ismail Islam
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always delicious. I especially love the cheesy topping.


Leo Garza
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Selseblia Eliyas
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Thabang Mandlazi
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This pasta casserole was a hit with my family! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.