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Veggie Casserole

(updated on Feb 13, 2008)
This versatile recipe is easy and delicious.
    
1     16 oz. package of penne pasta, cooked per directions
2     Cups broccoli, chopped
1     Cup mushrooms, sliced
1     Cup Ontario greenhouse red pepper, chopped
1     Ontario greenhouse tomato, seeded and chopped
1     Cup zucchini, chopped
1     Onion, chopped
1     Tbsp butter
1     Clove garlic, chopped
4     Cups milk
½    Cup parmesan cheese, grated
¼    Cup flour
1     Tbsp dried basil
       Salt and pepper to taste
    
Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute (stir constantly here). Add milk, stir until well mixed, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

In a rectangular casserole dish, combine the penne, vegetables, milk & cheese mixture, and basil. Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes.