Broccoli And Pasta Bake

• 8 ounces large spiral shaped pasta
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 cups milk or 3 cups 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

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.
11. Note: if refrigerated before baking, bake 5-10 minutes longer.

pasta, butter, flour, milk, parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, nutmeg, thyme, cheddar cheese, fresh broccoli, fresh mushrooms, swiss cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-and-pasta-bake-69217 (may not work)