Cheesy Cauliflower and Pasta Casserole

Name: Cheesy Cauliflower and Pasta Casserole
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 8 ounces fusilli or other uncooked pasta; 1 pound cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup diced onion; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups half and half; 1 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 cup of grated Gruyere cheese

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"There's something so comforting about a creamy baked pasta casserole. This one includes cauliflower and peas in a way that even a kid can love. A crunchy, seasoned breadcrumb topping makes it even more irresistible...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

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2 tablespoons butter, melted plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided

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2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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8 ounces fusilli or other uncooked pasta

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1 pound cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces

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1 cup frozen peas

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1 cup diced onion

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2 tablespoons flour

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1 1/2 cups half and half

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1 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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1 teaspoon salt

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1 teaspoon pepper

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1 teaspoon garlic salt

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1/2 cup of grated Gruyere cheese

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