ROASTED VEGETABLE AND PASTA CASSEROLE

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Two kinds of cheese and lots of veggies create an inviting pasta casserole. Be sure to check out the do-ahead tip.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (9 oz)
2 medium red, green or yellow bell peppers, each cut into 12 pieces
1 cup fresh mushrooms, cut in half
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (1.8 oz) white sauce mix
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Havarti cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, oil, Italian seasoning and salt to coat. Spoon into ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool slightly. Coarsely chop vegetables.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. In 4-quart saucepan, mix sauce mix (dry) and milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta until well coated.
  • Spoon half of pasta mixture into baking dish. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the vegetables. Spoon remaining vegetables evenly over pasta. Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle with reserved vegetables.
  • Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Siphosihle Dlamini
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Dan Fullstop
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Malik Aliaman
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but this casserole was delicious. I would definitely make it again.


James Jordan
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This casserole was easy to make and it turned out great. The vegetables were tender and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Kyagulanyi Lawrence
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sinod Bharti
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Aamir Iqbal
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Akinrolabu Victoria
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the leftovers were even better the next day.