Ww Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 sprays cooking spray
• 12 ounces uncooked pasta, gemelli (or other twisted pasta about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt, for pasta cooking water
• 10 ounces broccoli, small florets (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 1/2 cups skim milk
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 1/8 tasp table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375. coat shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2 cook pasta in a large pot of lighty salted boiling water according to package directions, adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done; drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
• 3 meanwhile, in a large saucepan,whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion. bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened about 2 minutes.
• 4 remove from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
• 5 transfer to baking dish and bake until bubbly at edges, about 20-25 minutes. divide into 8 pieces and serve.