Ziti With Sharp Cheddar and Mushrooms

Name: Ziti With Sharp Cheddar and Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons butter; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped; 2 leeks, white parts only, quartered lengthwise and sliced; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/4 cup flour; 3 cups milk, warmed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1 tablespoon mustard; 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb

Submitted by Inspiritual

"I got this recipe from Deborah Madison's book Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. i am always looking to try new pasta recipes and then make them low carb using dreamfields pasta. unfortunately, this website always computers the carb count on traditional pastas, not low carb ones :("

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons butter
1 celery rib, finely chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
2 leeks, white parts only, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
¹⁄₄ cup flour
3 cups milk, warmed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
¹⁄₈ teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon mustard
1 ¹⁄₂ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh breadcrumb

directions

Warm the oil in a saucepan (you can use butter, but i am trying to keep things lighter).
Add the celery, mushrooms, leeks, and marjoram and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then quickly whisk in the milk.
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and the mustard.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly butter or oil a 3 quart baking dish.
Cook the ziti in plenty of boiling salted water until barely done.
Drain it in a colander, then rinse under cold water.
Combine the pasta with the sauce and cheese, then pour it into the baking dish and cover with the bread crumbs.
Bake until bubbly and brown on top, approximately 25-30 minutes.

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<p>I am tri-vocational.  I am an adjunct professor of women and gender studies, spiritual partner, and freelance writer/editor. I love reading, writing, cooking, baking, drumming, time with friends, my wife, and our two cats. I am passionate about life. I am not sure i have any pet peeves, however, I like to surround myself with loving spirits and positive energy. What inspires me to cook is life.  I am always willing to push myself out of my comfort zone and learn more about the world and ingredients through my cooking.</p>

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