Cheese-baked macaroni with broccoli

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1bunchFresh broccoli
3tablespoonsButter
1tablespoonOlive oil
½cupGrated Parmesan cheese
1poundsZiti, cooked and drained
1poundsMozzarella, diced
2eachesEggs
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Directions

Cook broccoli in a small amount of boiling salted water. Drain, cool and cut into small spears. Saute broccoli in butter and olive oil in a medium size skillet until well saturated, stirring constantly.

Sprinkle the bottom of a 3-quart buttered casserole with Parmesan cheese; cover with a layer of macaroni, then a layer of broccoli.

Top with a layer of mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Continue alternating layers, finishing with a layer of macaroni.

Break eggs into a bowl, add 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, and beat well. Pour over macaroni, dot with butter, and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until macaroni has a golden crust. Yield: Serves 4 From: Asbury Park Press 9/28/94 Father Orsini's Italian Kitchen, St.

Martin's Press Shared By: Pat Stockett Submitted By PAT STOCKETT On 10-24-94