Vegetable Pasta Casserole
Vegetable Pasta Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 322 calories, 14g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 15 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. If you have basil, penne pasta, salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It will be a hit at your Autumn event.
Instructions
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.