Recipe Name Skinny Broccoli Mac and Cheese Submitted by akaquarius
Recipe Description Slightly tweaked from Gina Homolka's SkinnyTaste cokbook
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 8 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 28
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1
dashsalt, kosher
1
package (10 oz)broccoli florets steamers bag (10-12oz)
8
ounceswhole wheat penne
1 1/2
tablespooncanola oil
6
tablespoononion,raw chopped
1/4
cupflour unbleached, whole wheat, all-purpose
2
cupsmilk, non-fat
1
cup (8 fl oz)vegetable broth low sodium, fat free
1
dashblack pepper
2
cup, shreddedReduced-fat extra sharp cheddar cheese
2
tablespoongrated parmesan
Steps
Sequence Step
1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with fat-free oil.
2Cook broccoli and pasta to 3 minutes less than al dente in a large pot of salted boiling water per package directions. Drain and set aside.
3Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 2 minutes or until soft. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and broth, increase heat to medium-high, and continue whisking until mixture comes to a boil. Cook about 7-8 minutes until the sauce is smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until melted. Add pasta and broccoli and stir well. Pour into prepared dish and top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Stir well.
4Bake for 18-20 minutes. Increase oven to broil and cook until breadcrumbs are golden, keeping an eye on them so they do not burn, about 2 minutes.