Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring a velvety sharp cheddar cheese sauce and tender broccoli florets. Perfect for families and cozy dinner nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water; cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour for 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and parmesan until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then fold in the drained pasta and broccoli.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.