Italian Mac & Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Spray 3-quart baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
3. 3
   Cook pasta according to package directions.
4. 4
   Drain; keep warm.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat until sizzling; add onion.
6. 6
   Cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until onion starts to soften.
7. 7
   Add zucchini and roasted red peppers; cook 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir in flour, garlic salt and pepper; continue cooking 1 minute.
9. 9
   Gradually stir in half & half and Italian seasoning.
10. 10
    Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute.
11. 11
    Reduce heat to medium; add cheese.
12. 12
    Cook 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
13. 13
    Pour mixture over pasta; mix well.
14. 14
    Spoon pasta mixture into prepared baking dish.
15. 15
    Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in 1-quart saucepan.
16. 16
    Add breadcrumbs; stir until combined.
17. 17
    Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
18. 18
    Bake 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly and breadcrumbs are browned.
19. 19
    *Substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves.