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MOSTACCIOLI BROCCOLI BAKE
This pasta dish is one of our favorites. It is so pretty to serve with the almonds on top. It also has nice texture and color contrast. The cinnamon gives it unique flavor.
2 cups Mostaccioli
2 cups cooked broccoli flowerets
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Parmesan Cheese Sauce
Sliced almonds
Heat 2 quarts boiling water in Dutch oven and add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon oil. Add mostaccioli and stir to separate. Cook uncovered 12 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain in a colander.
Grease a 9-inch round or 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Put in cooked pasta, then cooked broccoli and top with the Parmesan Cheese Sauce. Sprinkle Swiss cheese and almonds on top. Bake at 350º for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted. Serves 3-4.
Parmesan Cheese Sauce
2 oz. butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
In medium sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour until well blended. Add milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and seasonings.
Tips:
Recipe can easily be doubled. It can also be prepared in advance and refrigerated or frozen.
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