Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring broccoli and cheddar cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and broccoli florets until well combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat pasta.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg