Ingredients:
8 ounces large spiral shaped pasta
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
3 cups milk or 3 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon thyme
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
fresh broccoli, cut into small floweretts any amount
fresh mushrooms, sliced, any amount desired
grated swiss cheese or cheddar cheese, to cover top of casserole
Directions:
Note: drain broccoli and mushrooms very well.
Steam broccoli until tender-firm.
Slice mushrooms, set aside.
Cook pasta until tender-firm, drain well.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, melt butter in microwave; mix in flour, stir in milk. Heat in microwave pausing to stir occasionally until mixture boils and thickens.
Add parmesan cheese, salt, garlic, nutmeg, thyme and cheddar cheese; stir.
Return drained pasta to a large pot, add cheese mixture, cooked broccoli and mushrooms; mix well.
Pour into greased 9×13 casserole dish.
Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Note: if refrigerated before baking, bake 5-10 minutes longer.
Servings: 6-7
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 45 min.