Broccoli And Pasta Bake

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Broccoli and cheese, a great combination. You can prepare this dish ahead of time and bake it later. An excellent tasting pasta dish. Enjoy! (prep time does not include cooking the pasta)

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Steps

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Steam broccoli until tender-firm.

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Slice mushrooms , set aside.

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Cook pasta until tender-firm , drain well.

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Meanwhile , in a large bowl , melt butter in microwave.

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Mix in flour , stir in milk.

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Heat in microwave pausing to stir occasionally until mixture boils and thickens.

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Add parmesan cheese , salt , garlic , nutmeg , thyme and cheddar cheese.

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Stir.

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Return drained pasta to a large pot , add cheese mixture , cooked broccoli and mushrooms.

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Mix well.

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Pour into greased 9x13 casserole dish.

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Sprinkle with grated cheese.

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Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

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spiral shaped pasta, butter, flour, milk, parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, nutmeg, thyme, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh broccoli, fresh mushrooms, swiss cheese