Recipe Name Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli Submitted by Guest
Recipe Description This casserole-like dish hits the spot when you’re in the mood for a hearty pasta recipe. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture.
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Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 45 Ready In (minutes) 60
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
2
sprays (about 1 second)Pam cooking spray
12
ounceswhole wheat spiral pasta
1/8
teaspoonsalt
2 1/2
cups, choppedbroccoli florets
1
teaspoonbutter
1/3
cupbread crumbs
3
tablespoonsgrated parmesan
2 1/2
cupsmilk fat free
1/3
cupflour, all purpose
1/2
cup, choppedOnion, chopped
1
cup, shreddedlow fat shredded cheddar cheese, extra-sharp
1
teaspoonDry Mustard
1 1/2
teaspoonssalt
1/2
teaspoonblack pepper, ground
Steps
Sequence Step
1Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
4In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
5Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
6Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.
7Yields 8 servings.