Ingredients:
3 cups mostaccioli pasta or 3 cups penne pasta
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk ( skim will work if you prefer)
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups cooked, drained, cut-up broccoli
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
Directions:
Cook mostaccioli according to package directions.
Drain and rinse in cold water.
In a medium saucepan, melt margarine.
Stir in flour until blended.
Add milk.
Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, thyme and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, combine mostaccioli, cheese sauce and broccoli.
Spoon into 12″ by 9″ baking dish.
Sprinkle Swiss cheese over top.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10- 15 minutes until heated through.
Servings: 10-12
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 40 min.