Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ziti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets or 1 (14 ounce) packagefrozen broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp. dried)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 12 cup grated swiss cheese

Method

  • Cook ziti in boiling salted water according to pkg.
  • instructions; drain; place in large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in skillet and saute onion and garlic until tender, then add to ziti and mix well.
  • Cook broccoli in boiling salted water for about 3-4 minutes until tender; drain.
  • Add broccoli, parsley and basil to ziti.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix in the three cheeses.
  • Pour mixture into a 3 quart casserole which has been lightly oiled or sprayed with Pam.
  • Cover and bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.