Mac N' Cheese With Broccoli (Ww)
- cooking spray (Pam)
- 12 ounces pasta (I used whole wheat elbows)
- 18 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 13 cup breadcrumbs (I used packaged panko crumbs)
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 12 cups nonfat milk
- 13 cup flour
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (I used Kraft 2% colby)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 12 teaspoons salt
- 12 teaspoon pepper
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray a 2 - quart baking dish with Pam (I used a 10 x 13 pan).
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water (using the 1/8 teaspoon salt) according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain and return broccoli and pasta to pot.
- In another large saucepan over medium heat melt the butter and add bread crumbs, stirring often or until golden (2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl stirring in 1 tablespoon Parmesan.
- Set aside.
- In the same saucepan over medium high heat whisk together the milk and flour until blended and then add in the onion.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened (2-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat.
- Whisk in the cheese (cheddar and remaining Parmesan) and the rest of the ingredients (mustard - pepper).
- Pour pasta and broccoli into prepared pan and cover with cheese sauce; toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with prepared crumbs.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until it is bubbly.
cooking spray, pasta, salt, broccoli, butter, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, nonfat milk, flour, onion, lowfat, mustard, salt, pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mac-n-cheese-with-broccoli-ww-364686 (may not work)