Vegetable Pasta Casserole
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Vegetable Pasta Casserole a try. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 322 calories, 14g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of garlic, penne pasta, mushrooms, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the dry bread crumbs you could follow this main course with the Gluten Free Dairy Free Coconut Tarts as a dessert. It is perfect for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 55 minutes.
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.