Broccoli and Pasta Casserole

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil for cooking
1 pound broccoli florets, cooked and drained, sprinkled with salt to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning
8 ounces fusilli pasta
3 Tablespoons plus 1½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
¼ cup ricotta cheese
4 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. In a medium saucepot, cook pasta for 2 to 3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. Add olive oil to the saucepot and heat over medium heat.

4. Sauté onion, stirring, until translucent, about 7 minutes. Slowly add the flour.

5. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly Whisk in milk. Bring to a boil.

6. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

7. Add cheeses and season with garlic pepper seasoning.

8. Stir cooked broccoli and pasta into sauce. Place mixture into a 9×12 baking dish.

9. Bake until bubbling and top is browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

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