Florentine Fettuccine Casserole

Description

This dish is terrific for potlucks and can be served either as a side dish or as a vegetarian entree.

Ingredients

• Fettuccine
• Spinach Leaves
• Garlic
• Onion
• Unsalted Butter
• All-purpose Flour
• Milk
• Dry White Wine
• Parmesan Cheese
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Italian Style Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. In kettle of boiling salted water cook fettuccine 5 to 7 minutes, until al dente
2. Drain and transfer them to a large bowl
3. Add spinach and reserved liquid
4. Combine the mixture well
5. In a saucepan saut the garlic and onion in butter until softened
6. Stir in flour and cook the roux over low heat, stirring, 3 minutes
7. Remove pan from heat and add milk in a stream, whisking vigorously until the mixture is thick and smooth
8. Add wine and simmer the sauce, stirring, 10 minutes
9. Stir the sauce into the spinach mixture
10. Stir in both cheeses, salt and pepper
11. Spoon the mixture into a well-buttered 13x9x2-inch baking dish
12. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top and bake the casserole 15 to 20 minutes at 425f
13. Or until it is bubbly and the crumbs are lightly browned