Vegetarian Noodle Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 43 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 43 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 ounces egg noodles
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped broccoli floret
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped yellow squash
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 cook the noodles until just tender by following the package directions; drain and transfer noodles to a large bowl.
• 2 in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and next 4 ingredients; stir/saute for about 8 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
• 3 reduce heat to low; add in the milk, cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until the cheese melts.
• 4 pour mixture over the noodles; toss until well blended.
• 5 transfer mixture to a 2 quart casserole that has been lightly coated with cooking spray; cover and bake in a 350° oven for 15 minutes.
• 6 in a small mixing bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and melted butter, toss to combine.
• 7 distribute evenly over the top of the casserole; bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the top of casserole is slightly crusty.