Name: Broccoli and Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese
Prep time: 0:0
Cook time: 0:0
Yield: 0
Cuisine: Cheese, American
Ingredients: Salt 1 pound whole wheat or whole grain penne with lines; 2 bundles broccolini; trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths or 1 large head broccoli; trimmed and cut into small florets; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic; finely chopped; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 cups milk; 2 1/2 cups extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese; divided; Pepper 1/4 cup chives; chopped or 2 scallions; thinly sliced (optional)

Posted on

14 April 2015

by

Rachael Ray

Ingredients

Salt 1 pound whole wheat or whole grain penne with lines

2 bundles broccolini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths or 1 large head broccoli, trimmed and cut into small florets

4 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

3 tablespoons flour

1/2 cup chicken stock

2 cups milk

2 1/2 cups extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, divided

Pepper 1/4 cup chives, chopped or 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)

Preparation

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1. Pre-heat the broiler.
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2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
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3. Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions (about 10-12 minutes total, depending on the brand). When the pasta has been cooking for a couple of minutes, add the broccolini or broccoli to the water and finish cooking everything together, 8 minutes more.
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4. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepot over medium heat.
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5. Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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6. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the stock and milk.
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7. Let the sauce thicken to coat the back of a spoon
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stir in 2 cups of cheese and season with salt and pepper.
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8. Drain the pasta and broccoli and toss with the sauce.
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9. Adjust the seasonings, to taste.
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10. Place in a large casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese and chives or scallions, then place under the broiler to bubble and brown the top.