8oz.RigatoniZiti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
3cupsbroccoli florets
3carrotsthinly sliced diagonally
Vegetable oil cooking spray
3tbsp.margarine
2tbsp.minced onion
3tbsp.flour
2 1/4cupsskim milk
1/2cupgrated Edam cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
1 Prepare pasta according to package directions. 2 Five minutes before pasta is done, add carrots to pasta. 3 Cook 3 minutes; add broccoli to pasta. Cook remaining 2 minutes. 4 When pasta and vegetables are done, drain well. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.5 Preheat oven to 375-o F. In a medium saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. 6 Add onion and saute about 2 minutes. 7 Stir in flour and continue cooking and stirring until mixture thickens.8 Add milk and cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.9 Mix pasta and vegetables with sauce.10 Transfer to casserole dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.