ZUCCHINI PASTA CASSEROLE Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped zucchini squash
• 2 cups shell pasta, (could use regular macaroni or rotini pasta)
• 1/2 cup chopped purple onion (could use green onions or regular onion)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or could use oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (Optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped chives, Optional
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes (could use canned tomatoes)
• 1 cup chopped ham, cooked (could use another meat like chicken or bacon)
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs (I used plain could use Italian as well)
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided 2/3 cup + 1/3 cup
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