zesty pasta primavera casserole

Name: Zesty Pasta Primavera Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup(s) shredded Parmesan cheese; 12 ounce(s) uncooked penne pasta; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 - portabello mushrooms, sliced; 1 large vidalia onion, peeled and diced; 3 - banana peppers, sliced; 2 - garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) sea salt mixed with black pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) margarine; 1 jar(s) three cheese alfredo sauce; 3/4 cup(s) half and half; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper; 1 can(s) green peas, drained; 1 cup(s) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup(s) shredded colby jack cheese; 3/4 cup(s) panko bread crumbs

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Nov 27, 2012

I created this vegetable casserole with penne pasta in the style of pasta primavera with alfredo sauce.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 - portabello mushrooms, sliced
1 large vidalia onion, peeled and diced
3 - banana peppers, sliced
2 - garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sea salt mixed with black pepper
1 tablespoon margarine
1 jar three cheese alfredo sauce
3/4 cup half and half
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 can green peas, drained
1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs

How To Make zesty pasta primavera casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Coat a 13x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add grated and shredded Parmesan cheeses; mix well.
Step 3

Cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain.
Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, banana peppers, and garlic.
Step 5

Cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Season with sea salt/black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 6

Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine alfredo sauce, cream cheese, half and half and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring often. Let simmer for 6 minutes or until thickened.
Step 7

Add sauteed vegetable mixture, cooked pasta and green peas. Stir well until combined. Remove from heat.
Step 8

Spoon into the prepared baking dish evenly. Sprinkle with shredded extra sharp cheddar, colby jack cheese and bread crumbs.
Step 9

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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