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Tim’s Creamy Broccoli, Tomato & Cheese Pasta Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g pasta penne or spirals
  • 1 large head broccoli cut into florets
  • 500 g tomatoes diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 small brown onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • cups milk
  • 1 cup thickened cream
  • cups grated tasty cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Fresh parsley to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente. Add the broccoli for the final 2 minutes of cooking, then drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion until softened. Add the garlic and tomatoes, then cook for 5–6 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften. Stir through the Italian herbs and season to taste.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute before gradually whisking in the milk. Add the cream and continue stirring until the sauce thickens. Mix through the grated tasty cheese, parmesan and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  • Combine the pasta, broccoli, tomato mixture and cheese sauce, then pour into a greased baking dish.
  • Top with a little extra grated cheese and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Scatter with chopped parsley before serving.
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Serve with warm garlic bread and a crisp green salad for an easy family dinner.

Notes

Tip
Add shredded BBQ chicken, crispy bacon or diced ham if you’d like a little extra protein.