Ziti And Broccoli Casserole

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	pound	Ziti pasta
6	ounces	Mushrooms
5	tablespoons	Butter » divided	Butter Butter is a creamy, fatty spread made from churned milk or cream. It's used in cooking and baking to add flavor, moisture, and richness to dishes. Butter is the parent of many delicious Read more...
1	tablespoon	Olive Oil	Olive Oil Olive oil, derived from olives, is a versatile cooking oil with a rich history and a distinctive flavor. It is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and offers numerous health benefits. Read more...
4	cups	Broccoli » florets	Broccoli Broccoli is a green vegetable that looks like small trees. It's packed with vitamins and minerals that are good for your body. One cup of broccoli gives you a lot of vitamin C, Read more...
1/2	cup	Carrots » thinly sliced	Carrots Carrots, pronounced KAR-uts, are a root vegetable known for their vibrant orange color, although they can also be found in purple, yellow, white, and red varieties. Crunchy, sweet, and highly nutritious, carrots are used Read more...
2	tablespoons	Water	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...
3	tablespoons	All-purpose Flour	All-purpose Flour All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm Read more...
2	cups	Light cream
1	cup	Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1	cup	Parmesan Cheese
1/2	teaspoon	Salt » to taste	Salt Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
1/4	teaspoon	Black Pepper » to taste	Black Pepper Black pepper, pronounced 'blak PEH-per', is made from peppercorns that are dried and then ground into a fine powder. It's one of the most commonly used spices, known for its sharp, slightly spicy Read more...
1	cup	Walnuts » chopped	Walnuts Walnuts - pronounced 'WAWL-nuhts' are the edible seeds of trees belonging to the genus Juglans. They are known for their wrinkled, brain-like appearance. These nuts have a earthy flavor and are encased in Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
30 Minutes	35 Minutes	1 hour 5 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5

- Cook Ziti pasta according to the package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.

1. Trim and remove stems from mushrooms.

2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine in a large skillet over moderate heat.

3. Stir-fry mushrooms caps and stems 1 minute until coated with butter.

4. Remove the mushrooms and set aside.

5. Add 1 tablespoon oil, broccoli and carrots to the skillet.

6. Stir-fry 1 minute.

7. Add 2 tablespoons of water; cover and cook 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp and tender; drain and set aside.

8. In the same pan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in 3 tablespoons flour.

9. Cook 2 minutes, stirring once or twice.

10. Continue stirring and slowly add light cream.

11. Increase heat slightly; stir in Parmesan cheese and Sharp Cheddar cheese.

12. Add salt and pepper to taste.

13. Stir 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and bubbles.

14. In a large bowl, gently mix pre-cooked Ziti, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli and chopped walnuts.

15. Add cheese sauce and toss gently.

16. Place into a 2-quart baking dish.

17. Cover tightly with foil and bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 25 to 35 minutes.

18. Serve hot and enjoy.

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