About
Classic American dish in a classic American preparation; nothing could be better! Pasta Primavera Bake takes the distinct vegetarian favorite and elevates it with warm and inviting tender pasta, fresh vegetables, a wonderfully creamy cheese sauce, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping all baked together! Enjoy Pasta Primavera Bake and feel all the nourishing, homey goodness wash over your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces bow tie pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups assorted fresh vegetables, of your choice, such as peas and asparagus
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 -Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 4 -Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 5 -Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta well.
Step 6 -In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 7 -Whisk the flour into the melted butter and cook until the flour is incorporated, about 2 minutes.
Step 8 -Add the wine to the flour mixture and cook, while whisking, until the sauce becomes a smooth paste.
Step 9 -Slowly pour the milk into the wine mixture, whisking continuously, until the sauce begins to thicken.
Step 10 -Add the cheese to the sauce mixture and cook, while stirring continuously, until the cheese is melted.
Step 11 -Sprinkle the sauce mixture with the salt, the pepper, and the garlic powder and stir to combine.
Step 12 -Slowly add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. You may not need to use all of the pasta water.
Step 13 -Add the cooked pasta and the vegetables to the thickened sauce mixture and toss well to coat.
Step 14 -Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Step 15 -Top the pasta mixture with the breadcrumbs and the parmesan cheese.
Step 16 -Bake the pasta mixture, uncovered, until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Step 17 -Serve.
