Cheesy Shells and Broccoli
Summary
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| Source | Real Simple Magazine online |
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Keywords | shell pasta |
Description
If you have picky eaters who just won't eat their broccoli, this recipe will change that! It's delicious and colorful, and our hint about precooking the broccoli will take out the bitter flavor. Photo courtesy of RealSimple.com
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 lb medium-sized shell pasta
- 1 T butter
- 2 T flour
- 2 c milk
- 2 c grated cheddar cheese, sharp tastes best
- 1⁄8 tsp ground nutmeg
- salt & pepper
- 16 oz package broccoli florets or big bunch of fresh brocolli
Instructions
- Heat broiler.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the nutmeg, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add the pasta and broccoli and toss to combine. Transfer to a broilerproof 8-inch square or another 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1⁄2 cup of cheese. Broil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
Notes
If you have fresh broccoli, steam it in a bowl of water until nearly done, but still a bit crunchy, 3-4 minutes. Drain it well.
The pre-steam will help take away the bitter flavor of broccoli.
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