Pasta Broccoli Sharp Cheddar Cheese Bake

By dameuer

Ingredients

• 3 cups Fusilli pasta
• 2 (14 oz) packages broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 3 cups milk
• 2-1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp ground garlic
• 1/2 chopped red pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil with the one-tablespoon of olive oil. Add 2
teaspoons salt and pasta. Wait for re-boil. Stir frequently. Cook until al
dente. Drain.
3. Cook broccoli in microwave for 5 minutes. Drain any water.
4. In a large saucepan melt butter or margarine; stir in flour and milk and
whisk until mixture boils and thickens. Add 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese,
¾cups Swiss cheese, salt and garlic and stir until blended.
5. Add cooked broccoli, red pepper and drained pasta to the cheese sauce.
Mix well. Spoon into greased 9X13-inch baking dish. Cover with ¾cup
shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Refrigerate any leftovers.

Serves: 6