Recipe: Broccoli Noodle Bake (using cheddar and cream of mushroom soup)

BROCCOLI NOODLE BAKE

"If you wish to make this dish a complete meal, you can add cooked chicken breast or ham."

1 (8 or 9 ounce) package spaghetti or fettuccine
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed (or 1 bunch fresh broccoli, cooked crisp)
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided use
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Saute onion, green pepper and celery in the butter.

In a buttered 3 quart casserole. Layer the spaghetti, onion mixture, broccoli and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Sprinkle mushrooms on top.

Combine (undiluted) soup and milk. Pour soup mixture over vegetable layer and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes.

Source: Annetta Dunham
From: susannahoh - 10-04-99