Italian Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 363.5
  • Total Fat: 11.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 42.9 mg
  • Sodium: 447.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 22.2 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    12 oz pasta, cooked
    2 T. Smart Balance, butter or olive oil
    1/2 c. minced onion
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1/3 c. flour, whole wheat or unbleached
    3 c. skim milk
    2 c. chopped broccoli, lightly steamed
    1 t. dried oregano
    1/4 t. dried thyme leaves
    1/4 t. dried basil
    2 c. mozzarella, grated
    1 c. grated or shredded parmesan

Directions

Saute onion and garlic in melted butter. Make a roux, adding flour and then gradually adding milk. Add oregano, thyme and basil. Let sauce simmer on low heat about 5-10 minutes.
Mix pasta, cream sauce, broccoli, and half the cheese, and put into a casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the cheese on top browns and the casserole bubbles around the edges.

Serving Size: makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CEEBEE33.