Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package fusilli pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cooked
  • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Method

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water cook rigatoni or fusilli pasta with one tablespoon of oil until al dente.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan melt butter or margarine.
  • Stir in flour and milk and whisk until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic salt, nutmeg, thyme and grated Cheddar cheese and stir until blended.
  • Add cooked broccoli and drained pasta to cheese sauce.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with grated Swiss cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees C(175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.