Vegetarian Pasta Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

2 cups chopped broccoli

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 tablespoon butter

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

4 cups nonfat milk

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided

1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 butter flavored cooking spray

Directions for Vegetarian Pasta Casserole Recipe

- Turn oven on to 350 degrees

- Cook the pasta following directions

- Mix in the broccoli, mushrooms, and green peppers

- In a pan, saute the onions and garlic

- Mix in the flour and milk

- Remove from heat and top with 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper

- Combine both mixtures and add to casserole dish

- Top bread crumbs, basil, and parmesan cheese

- Bake for 30 minutes

I adapted this vegetarian pasta casserole recipe to my taste. I used whatever vegetables I had left over or in the house. I even threw in some frozen peas and corn

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