EATING
Broccoli mac and cheese
Broccoli mac and cheese
Ingredients
| 6 ounces | reduced-carb penne pasta (Dreamfield’s brand) |
| 3 cups | small broccoli florets |
| 1 tablespoon | olive oil |
| 1 | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | white whole wheat flour |
| 1 3/4 cups | fat-free milk |
| 3/4 cup | shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese |
| 3/4 teaspoon | dry mustard |
| 1/4 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 tablespoon | plain dry whole wheat bread crumbs |
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 1 1/2‑quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; transfer pasta and broccoli to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, mustard, and salt, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and broccoli in the bowl; toss to coat well. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top of the pasta mixture. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Bake until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden, about 25 minutes.
4
Servings
10 MINUTES
Prep Time
45 MINUTES
Cook Time
Nutrition facts
| Serving Size | 1 cup |
| Calories | 310 |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Sat Fat | 3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
