Baked Pasta Primavera

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Pasta

  • 4
  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 cups Broccoli Flowerets
  • 1/4 cup 1/2 stick Butter or Margarine
  • 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 1/4 cups grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon style Mustard
  • 1 cup diced baked Ham or Prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup Italians type Bread Crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Toss with oil. Spoon into large greased baking dish. While pasta is cooking prepare broccoli.

Step 2

Place broccoli in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Cook broccoli over medium-high heat until tender. About 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool running water. Add broccoli to pasta in dish. Preheat oven to 400°.

Step 3

In another pan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour. Cook stirring about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and pepper. Stir in 2 cups parmesan and mustard. Fold in ham. Pour sauce over top of casserole. Mix well. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan. Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly.