Broccoli Mac and Cheese
This broccoli mac and cheese is a family favorite and so easy to make!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 16 oz whole wheat pasta shells
- 10 oz frozen broccoli
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 10 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Remove the broccoli from freezer and let thaw while you start cooking
- In a dutch oven or large sauce pan, add the diced garlic and onion (see notes) and olive oil
- Sauté on medium high heat for 10 - 12 minutes, or until onion and garlic soften and onion is translucent
- While garlic and onion is cooking, cook the whole wheat shells to al dente, according to package instructions
- Once onion and garlic cook down, add in milk, cheese, cornstarch, and paprika
- Whisk/stir for 8 - 10 minutes, until sauce is thick
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce and stir until heated through
- Salt and pepper to taste and serve
Notes
I love the added flavor of garlic and onion in this recipe, but if you are making it for kids that don't like it, feel free to cut the amounts in half.
Nutrition
Calories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1707mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1153IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 672mg | Iron: 3mg