Creamy Broccoli Mushroom Pasta Bake 🥦🍄🧀🍝

✨ Introduction

This comforting casserole 🥘 is loaded with tender pasta 🍝, sautéed mushrooms 🍄, fresh broccoli 🥦, and a rich cheese sauce 🧀. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s perfect for ftour, family dinners, or cozy weekends 😋.

🧂 Ingredients

• 🍝 300 g short pasta (penne, fusilli, or shells)
• 🥦 2 cups broccoli florets (lightly steamed)
• 🍄 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
• 🥛 2 cups milk
• 🌾 2 tablespoons flour
• 🧀 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 🧂 Salt, pepper, nutmeg to taste
• 🛢️ Optional: olive oil for sautéing

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🔥 Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a baking dish.
2. 🍝 Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. 🍄 In a pan, sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter or oil until soft.
4. 🥣 In another pan, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in milk.
5. 🧀 Add cheese and seasonings. Stir until smooth and creamy.
6. 🥦 Combine pasta, broccoli, mushrooms, and sauce. Mix well and pour into baking dish.
7. 🔥 Top with extra cheese and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
8. ❄️ Let cool slightly before serving.

🔄 Methods

• Use cauliflower or spinach instead of broccoli 🥬.
• Add cooked chicken or tuna for protein 🐔🐟.
• Make it spicy with chili flakes or harissa 🌶️.
• Top with breadcrumbs for extra crunch 🌾.

📚 History

Baked pasta dishes are beloved in Italian and Moroccan kitchens 🇮🇹🇲🇦. This version blends creamy béchamel with vegetables for a satisfying, family-friendly meal.

💪 Benefits

• 🥦 Fiber and vitamins from broccoli
• 🍄 Antioxidants from mushrooms
• 🧀 Calcium and protein from cheese
• 🍝 Energy from pasta

🎨 Formation

Serve hot in generous scoops with a side salad or garlic bread 🥗🍞. Ideal for ftour, potlucks, or comfort food cravings 🍽️.

✅ Conclusion

Creamy Broccoli Mushroom Pasta Bake is rich, cheesy, and nourishing—a golden casserole that brings joy to every bite! 🥦🍄🧀🍝✨

❤️ Lovers

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
• 🧑‍🍳 Pasta fans
• 🥦 Veggie lovers
• 🧀 Cheese enthusiasts
• 🎉 Comfort food seekers