Rotini is some of the best pasta out there because its corkscrew shape allows it to hold more sauce. In this blog, I will share with you a recipe I found that uses rotini and vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower which are alkaline-promoting foods.

Broccoli Mushroom Rotini Casserole

Recipe by: Veronica Grace

Ingredients

For the Casserole:

  • 1 cup of broccoli
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
  • 3 large cloves of garlic
  • 16 ounces whole-wheat rotini, elbows or spirals
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Paprika, to garnish
  • White pepper, to garnish
  • Herbamare or salt, to garnish

For the Cheesy Sauce:

  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 5 teaspoon brown rice miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt if desired. Cook rotini or spirals for about 6 minutes just until al dente. (Do not overcook)
  3. Pulse, broccoli, mushrooms, onions and garlic separately in a food processor (unless you have a very large one) until broken into tiny pieces. Add to a large wok or sauté pan and cook for 7 minutes until soft. Add a little water or vegetable broth as necessary to cook.
  4. Blend cheezy sauce ingredients in a blender and taste test. Adjust seasonings if desired with more salt and pepper or smoked paprika.
  5. Drain rotini and add to sauté pan and pour sauce over (or combine in a large pot if you don’t have a lot of room). Toss to coat.
  6. Pour into a large casserole pan. Top with panko breadcrumbs and smoked paprika.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

There you have it! Don’t forget to share this recipe with your family and friends.

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