Macaroni with broccoli and a crispy layer of cheese on the top.
ingredients:
340 g high fiber elbows like Ronzoni Smart Taste
11/2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup flour
2 cups skim milk
1 cup fat free chicken broth (vegetarians use vegetable broth)
227 g (2 cups) reduced-fat sharp cheddar (Cabot 50%)
salt and fresh pepper to taste
340 g fresh broccoli florets (I used pre-cut bag)
2 tablesspoons grated parmesan
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbscooking spray
cooking spray
recipe:
1. Cook pasta and broccoli together in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions for al dente (or slightly under cook 2 minutes). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
3. In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook over low heat about 2 minutes, add flour and cook another minute, or until the flour is golden and well combined. Add milk and chicken broth and whisk, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil; cook about 5 minutes or until the sauce becomes smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Once the sauce is thick, remove from heat, add cheese and mix well until cheese is melted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, add cooked macaroni and broccoli and mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more cooking spray on top.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get the breadcrumbs golden
Why do I like this dish so much?
I like this dish so much because I really like macaroni ofcourse! I like the taste of it, it isn’t hard to make and it is kinda healthy with the broccoli in it. My mom makes it always a little bit different. e.g. Sometimes she puts salmon in it and the other time she puts chicken in it. This makes the dish always so suprising, I never get tired of eating it!
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