Main dishes

Baked Pasta Primavera

photo by:kraft

Cooked pasta and thawed frozen mixed vegetables are baked in a creamy Parmesan sauce topped with cracker crumbs for an easy entrée.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

40 min

servings

total:

7 servings, about 1 cup each

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what you need

pkg. (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

oz. fusilli pasta, cooked, drained

1/4

cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter, divided

Tbsp. flour

cups milk

1/4

tsp. each: garlic powder and salt

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

PREMIUM Saltine Crackers, coarsely crushed

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix vegetables and pasta in 2-qt. baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; set aside.

MELT 2 Tbsp. of the margarine in small saucepan on medium-low heat. Stir in flour until well blended; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until hot and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Add garlic powder and salt; stir. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese. Pour over pasta mixture; mix lightly. Set aside. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. margarine; toss with the combined cracker crumbs and remaining 2 Tbsp. cheese. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How To Easily Thaw Frozen Vegetables

Place vegetables in large colander. Pour cooked pasta along with cooking water over vegetables; drain well.

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kelwaddell

posted:11/12/2009

This was a big hit with the kids! They actually had 2nds (which never happens in our house) & I really loved it too! I just used a veggie mix my fam would like (carrots, cauliflower, & broccoli) & it was perfect!

angelbaby333

posted:4/24/2009

Really tasty, but a little dry.

karab_2003

posted:1/2/2009

The recipe was OK, but a little dry. I would definetely add more spices if I make it again.

gandols

posted:5/26/2008

I really enjoyed this recipe. It was a little bland but nothing that salt didnt cure. My mother really enjoyed it.

TreeceMarie

posted:8/11/2007

Very good! And I used Ritz Crackers instead of saltine crackers.

a cook

posted:8/4/2007

Great recipe. My husband asked me to add more of the crunchy topping next time. And I added a little shredded cheddar to the mixture. It was really good.

chefkoch#1

posted:5/6/2007

Very good and easy to make.

mrzmuse

posted:4/8/2007

This recipe was kinda time consuming, and not very flavorful at all. I used alot of garlic powder/salt too and it was very very tasteless! After one bite, I had added some parmesan cheese, lots of salt, and pepper, and only then did it taste OK. this recipe needs to be revamped- it's flavorless :(

a cook

posted:11/14/2005

I would make this recipe again, however I would double the sauce, as there was not enough to cover the pasta. I would also add salt to the sauce and probably more garlic. It was dry and bland, but a good start.

daniellelynn34

posted:6/29/2005

A very good dish to make, keeps well for a few days and was relatively easy to prepare.