Meatless Monday recipe of the week: Pasta with Broccoli

Pasta is a staple in many a household, be it vegetarian or standard. That said, most of us should have the ingredients for today’s suggested Meatless Monday dinner: Penne with Broccoli.
What could be easier than getting your veggies and main course in one bowl? Less mess, less fuss, more yum.
Enjoy!

Penne with Broccoli

1 (16 ounces) box penne pasta, cooked according to directions on package

4 tablespoons margarine, melted

2 cups low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

2 (14 ounces) packages frozen broccoli florets, prepared according to package

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 (10 3/4 ounces) can cream of broccoli soup

1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Red pepper flakes (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2.5 quart glass baking dish with vegetable spray.
Combine cooked pasta, margarine, and 1 cup shredded cheddar in baking dish.
In another bowl combine eggs, soup and broth.

Pour 1/2 of the soup mixture over pasta and cheese. Top with broccoli.

Combine mozzarella and remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle over broccoli. Pour rest of soup mixture over cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Top with red pepper flakes, if desired.

— Recipe from www.egglandsbest.com.