Cheesy Baked Ziti And Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. ziti or shaped pasta
1/4 c. margarine or butter
1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. black pepper (ground)
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 small scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped, blanched, well drained
1 medium size zucchini, sliced
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 tsp. paprika

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Cook ziti according to directions. Meanwhile, prepare white sauce:
In medium size saucepan over low heat, melt margarine; remove from heat.
Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
Slowly stir in milk; return to heat until thickened.
Stir in half of the cheese, low heat until melted.
Drain pasta; stir in sauce.
Stir in scallions, broccoli, zucchini and tomato; mix well.
Into 2-quart baking dish, pour pasta and vegetable mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika.
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and top slightly crusty golden.
Makes 4 servings.