Cheesy Baked Shells and Broccoli

Submitted by TSpoon in UT

"From Real Simple October 2008 edition - good & easy"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb medium pasta shell (about 5 cups)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets, thawed

directions

1. Heat broiler.
2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
3. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
4. Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
5. Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 4 - 5 minutes.
6. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted.
7. Stir in the nutmeg, 3/4 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper.
8. Add the pasta and broccoli and toss to combine.
9. Transfer to a broilerproof 8-inch square or another 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
10. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
11. Broil until golden, 3 - 4 minutes.