Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese
- 8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces elbow macaroni, Ronzoni SmartTaste
- 1 cup broccoli floret, cut in to bite size pieces
- 1 12 tablespoons flour
- 1 12 tablespoons butter
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, combined with
- 4 ounces water
- 12 teaspoon dry mustard
- 12 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- salt and pepper
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli during the last 4 minutes of boiling time.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Return to pot.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Slowly whisk in flour, reducing heat if necessary, cook for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly and eliminating clumps.
- Slowly whisk in the evaporated milk/water.
- Add dry mustard and garlic powder.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- The thicker it is, the drier the end product.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the cheeses.
- Pour cheese sauce over the broccoli and pasta and stir to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
rotini pasta, broccoli floret, flour, butter, milk, water, mustard, garlic, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-macaroni-cheese-502247 (may not work)