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Broccoli Mac & Cheese

What you need

  1. 1/2 lb. Barilla Protein Plus any small or tube shape
  2. 2 cups chopped broccoli
  3. 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil or butter
  4. 2 Tablespoons flour
  5. 2 cups warmed milk
  6. 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese or more
  7. 2-4 Tablespoons grated romano or parmesan cheese
  8. salt
  9. 1/2 - 1 tsp smoked paprika

How to make it

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water, according to package directions for al dente
  2. About 3 minutes before pasta is done, add chopped broccoli to pasta
  3. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli
  4. Pour into a large mixing bowl and allow to cool while you make the sauce - stir occasionally
  5. Heat oil or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
  6. When hot, add flour and whisk to combine well
  7. Reduce heat to medium low and add 1/2 cup warmed milk, whisk until smooth
  8. Add another 1/2 cup warmed milk and whisk again until smooth
  9. Whisk in remaining milk and smoked paprika
  10. Switch to a wooden spoon and increase heat to medium, stirring until well thickened
  11. Turn off heat and add the grated cheddar - stir until melted
  12. Pour sauce over pasta and broccoli and combine well
  13. Pour into a baking dish and top with grated romano/parm and additional cheddar if you like
  14. Bake at 350-375º until hot and lightly browned on top

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