Broccoli Mushroom and Penne Bake

Ingredients 

• 1 small broccoli,separated into small florets
• 8-10 button mushrooms, quartered
• 100 grams penne, boiled
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 
• 1 tablespoon refined flour (maida)
• 3/4 cup milk
• Salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons red chilli flakes
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste
• 1/3 cup fresh cream
• 4 tablespoons grated processed cheese
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese powder
• 3 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200º C.
2. Heat butter in a non-stick pan, add onion and garlic and saute till onion becomes translucent.
3. Add refined flour, mix and saute for a couple of minutes taking care that the colour of the flour does not change. Add milk and mix.
4. Add broccoli and mix well. Add mushrooms, mix well and cook for two minutes.
5. Add penne and mix well. Add salt, chilli flakes and crushed peppercorns, mix well and cook for a minute.
6. Add cream and mix well. Add processed cheese and Parmesan cheese, mix well and let it get heated through.
7. Spread cooked pasta mixture in a glass baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for seven to eight minutes or till the cheese melts.
8. Serve hot.

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