rigatoni, broccoli, mozzarella melt

(1 rating)
Recipe by
kathleen hoynes
upper gwynedd, PA

This is a delicious recipe I came upon many years ago, and a really delicious, filling keeper!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For rigatoni, broccoli, mozzarella melt

  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 clove
    pressed garlic cloves
  • 4 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 12 oz
    rigatoni
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1 bunch
    fresh broccoli
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 8 oz
    shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make rigatoni, broccoli, mozzarella melt

  • 1
    Melt butter and add garlic. Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly. Turn temp to medium and add milk, stirring until thick.Cool and set aside.
  • 2
    Remove florets from broccoli, (5 cups approx). Cook in boiling water 2 minutes.Drain and rinse, and toss with 1TB olive oil and set aside.
  • 3
    Cook rigatoni and rinse with cold water. Toss with 1 TB olive oil in colander.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13 X 9 X 21/2" oval baking dish. Measure about 3/4 cup of reserved sauce in prepared dish. Place about 1/2 rigatoni over sauce,and scatter 1/2 broccoli over rigatoni. Drizzle 3/4 cup sauce over all. Repeat with remaining rigatoni, broccoli, and sauce. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until mozzarella is melted and bubbly. ENJOY!

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