Stovetop Mac & Broccoli and Cheese
This is a recipe that's quick and easy to make. I was experimenting one night and combined two childhood favorites of mine: mac & cheese, and broccoli with cheesesauce. It works!
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. During last 3 minutes of pasta cook time, stir in broccoli florets. Drain.
Combine milk and flour in a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add pasta; toss to coat. Let stand 4 minutes.
Makes about 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Nutrition Facts: Calories 317, Fat 10g, Cholesterol 28mg, Sodium 642mg, Carbohydrate 36g, Protein 19g
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. During last 3 minutes of pasta cook time, stir in broccoli florets. Drain.
Combine milk and flour in a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add pasta; toss to coat. Let stand 4 minutes.
Makes about 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Nutrition Facts: Calories 317, Fat 10g, Cholesterol 28mg, Sodium 642mg, Carbohydrate 36g, Protein 19g