Broccoli and Pasta Bianco

By cnash

This delectable baked dish features penne pasta and broccoli flowerets mixed with a flavorful Alfredo-like sauce - baked until hot and bubbly, it's an unforgettable recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 Heat the oven to 350°F.
• 2 Cook the pasta according to the package directions.  Add the broccoli for the last 4 minutes of cooking time.  Drain the pasta mixture well in a colander.
• 3 Stir the soup, milk and black pepper in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Stir in the pasta mixture, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
• 4 Bake for 25 minutes or until the pasta mixture is hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted.
• Tip: Creamy white pastas like this one taste great with the tang and heat of crushed red pepper flakes. Serve it on the side.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve with baby greens (spinach, arugula & frisee) salad tossed with lemon mustard vinaigrette. For dessert serve fresh strawberry shortcake with whipped cream.

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from campbellskitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

1

Heat the oven to 350°F.

2

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.  Add the broccoli for the last 4 minutes of cooking time.  Drain the pasta mixture well in a colander.

3

Stir the soup, milk and black pepper in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Stir in the pasta mixture, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

4

Bake for 25 minutes or until the pasta mixture is hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted.