Zippy Ziti

• 8 oz pkg of ziti, uncooked
• 4 C. frozen broccoli cuts
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 2 C. alfredo sauce
• 14 1/2 oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 2 C. mozzarella cheese
• 4 Tbsp. Italian style bread crumbs
• 2 tsp. butter, melted

Prepare ziti according to package directions; add broccoli during last minute of cooking time. Drain; add garlic, alfredo sauce, tomatoes and cheese, mixing well. Spoon into a casserole dish; set aside. Toss bread crumbs with butter; sprinkle over ziti. Bake at 350 degrees about 20-30 minutes, until top is golden. Makes 4-6 servings.

Macaroni and Cheese

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp dry ground mustard
• 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce - almost as hard to type as it is to say
• 2 cups milk (if I am feeling generous I use half and half)
• 2 cups shredded cheese

Cook macaroni according to package directions. While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in milk. Bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly. Let boil 1 minute. Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta and stir into cheese sauce. Pour into a 2qt casserole. Bake uncovered in 350* over for 25 minutes.