broccoli and pasta bake

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Broccoli-and-Pasta-Bake-69217

Ingredients

• 8 ounces large spiral shaped pasta
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 cups milk or half-and-half
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• fresh broccoli, cut into small floweretts any amount
• fresh mushrooms, sliced, any amount desired
• grated swiss cheese or cheddar cheese, to cover top of casserole

Directions

1. Note: drain broccoli and mushrooms very well.

2. Steam broccoli until tender-firm.

3. Slice mushrooms, set aside.

4. Cook pasta until tender-firm, drain well.

5. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, melt butter in microwave; mix in flour, stir in milk. Heat in microwave pausing to stir occasionally until mixture boils and thickens.

6. Add parmesan cheese, salt, garlic, nutmeg, thyme and cheddar cheese; stir.

7. Return drained pasta to a large pot, add cheese mixture, cooked broccoli and mushrooms; mix well.

8. Pour into greased 9x13 casserole dish.

9. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

10. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.