Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Cheesy Baked Shells with Broccoli

Found this recipe in Real Simple Magazine, but I didn't want to broil it, so I baked it!

1 box of medium pasta shells
1tbs butter
2tbs flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/8tsp nutmeg (I omitted this)
salt and pepper
16oz frozen broccoli florets, thawed

Preheat oven to 350 and cook the pasta according to package directions to al dente.

Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 4-5 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Add sauce to pasta and broccoli and toss to combine. Transfer to 13x9 dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Enjoy!


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