Cheesy Baked Shells with Broccoli
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
3/4 pound medium pasta shells (about 5 cups) 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 2 cups coarsely grated Cheddar or Gruyýre (8 ounces) 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Kosher salt and black pepper 1 16-ounce bag frozen broccoli florets, thawed
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.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELLYCHENG.
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.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELLYCHENG.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 489.4
- Total Fat: 25.4 g
- Cholesterol: 76.8 mg
- Sodium: 643.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 42.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Protein: 24.8 g
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