Cheesy Baked Ziti And Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. ziti/pasta
1/4 c. margarine/butter
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 small scallions, sliced
1/2 bunch broccoli, chopped, blanched and drained
1 medium zucchini, sliced, blanched and drained
1 large tomato, chopped

Preparation

Cook ziti/pasta according to package.
In medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter; remove from heat.
Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
Slowly stir in milk; return to heat.
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in half the cheese; over very low heat, cook just until cheese is melted.
Drain pasta thoroughly; stir into sauce.
Stir in scallions, broken zucchini and tomato.
Mix well.
Into 2-quart baking dish, pour pasta and vegetable mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika.
Bake 20 minutes.