Pasta Broccoli Sharp Cheddar Cheese Bake

I went shopping yesterday at Kroger. Getting the ingredients for Taco's last night. Little did i know that on the back of the package of my shredded cheese would i find this yummy recipie.


Pasta Broccoli Sharp Cheddar Cheese Bake

Ingredients:

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


Directions:


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil with the one-tablespoon
of olive oil. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and pasta. Wait for re-boil. Stir frequently. Cook until al- dente (firm to bite). Drain
3. Cook broccoli in microwave fir five minutes. Drain any water.
4. In a Large Saucepan melt butter or margarine; stir in flour and milk and whisk
until moisture boils and thickens. Add 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese , 3/4 cups of 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 a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 3/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Refrigerate any leftovers.

Serves 6