291284 -- Ziti Casserole

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• Broccoli
• Casseroles
• Cheese
• Main Dish
• Vegetables
• Walnuts

Ingredients

Directions

Trim and remove stems from mushrooms.

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

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

Remove.

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

Stir-fry 1 minute.

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

Melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine; stir in 3 tablespoons flour.

Cook 2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Continue stirring and slowly add light cream.

Increase heat slightly; stir in 1 cup Parmesan and 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese.

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Stir 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and bubbles.

Gently mix ziti which has been cooked and drained, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli and 1 cup walnuts in large bowl.

Add cheese sauce and toss gently. Place into a 2-quart baking dish.

Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

GOOD DISH TO MAKE AHEAD AND SERVE LATER.