Florida Beef, Vegetable and Pasta Casserole

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Ingredients

1 pound Florida lean ground beef

1 pint Florida mushrooms, sliced thin

1 Florida zucchini, diced medium

1 Florida squash, diced medium

1 pound pasta (your favorite)

2 garlic cloves, chopped fine

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped fine

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup milk

1/2 stick unsalted butter

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1 teaspoon oil, for cooking

1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning blend (your favorite)

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare pasta shy of al dente, drain and set aside. In a saucepot add the milk, heavy cream, butter and all-purpose seasoning. Bring to a simmer and add the Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and stir until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preheat a saute pan on medium-high heat, season ground beef and brown, draining excess oil. Next, saute the vegetables until crisp tender. In a large bowl combine the cooked beef, sauteed vegetables, cooked pasta, fresh herbs, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and mix. Place into a buttered casserole dish and pour the cheese sauce over the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Florida Beef, Vegetable and Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

Preparation

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