Cheesy Baked Shells and Broccoli
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
- Heat broiler.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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Quick Tip
Add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water if the pasta seems dry after it's been tossed with sauce.
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