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Cheesy Baked Shells and Broccoli

Anna Williams
Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 15m Total Time: 25m

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound medium pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups grated Cheddar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 16-ounce package frozen broccoli florets

Directions

  1. Heat broiler.
  2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the nutmeg, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper.
  5. Add the pasta and broccoli and toss to combine. Transfer to a broilerproof 8-inch square or another 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1⁄2 cup of cheese. Broil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
By Sara Quessenberry,  October 2008
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Quick Tip

Add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water if the pasta seems dry after it's been tossed with sauce.

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 697Calories From Fat 34%
  • Fat  26g
  • Cholesterol  82mg
  • Carbohydrate  78g
  • Sodium  650mg
  • Protein  34g
  • Fiber  6g
  • Sugar  9g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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