Ziti And Broccoli Casserole
Canada
Nutritional Values (per serving)
Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 1 | pound | Ziti Pasta | ||
| 6 | ounces | Mushrooms |
Mushrooms
Welcome to the earthy powerhouse of the kitchen pantry: mushrooms! Pronounced mush-rooms, these savory, fleshy caps belong to the fungus kingdom and have been gathered by human foragers since ancient...
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| 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...
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| 1 | tablespoon | Olive Oil |
Olive Oil
Olive oil (pronounced AHL-iv oyl) is the luxurious liquid gold of the pantry shelf, acting as a rich, silky foundation that effortlessly breathes aromatic Mediterranean life into your everyday cooking....
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| 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...
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| 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,... |
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| 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...
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| 3 | tablespoons | All-purpose Flour |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose flour - pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour', is a versatile wheat kitchen staple milled down to the endosperm. Vital for thickening gravies, baking airy pastries, or frying coatings, it offers balanced...
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| 2 | cups | Light cream | ||
| 1 | cup | Sharp Cheddar Cheese | ||
| 1 | cup | Parmesan Cheese | ||
| 1/2 | teaspoon | Salt » to taste |
Salt
Salt (pronounced sawlt) is the absolute heartbeat of everyday home cooking, found on every single kitchen table across the globe. This fine, pre-ground table version is a pure mineral crystal...
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| 1/4 | teaspoon | Pepper » to taste |
Pepper
Pepper (pronounced pep-er) is the undisputed king of the spice rack, sitting ready on almost every family supper table across the globe. This convenient, pre-ground version comes from dried peppercorn...
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| 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...
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 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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