Broccoli-Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Healthy comfort food

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb rotini pasta
• 8  tablespoons butter
• 6  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 cup  minced shallot
• 4  cups milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 8  ounces  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 8  ounces  grated swiss cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1⁄2 cups cauliflower florets

Directions

1. Steam broccoli and cauliflower until just tender.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 3 quart baking dish.
3. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than package directions.
4. While pasta cooks, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Ass flour and shallot, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. In a slow stream, add milk,whisking constantly. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer. Cook for 2-4 minutes until thickened.
5. Off heat, add salt and cheeses, stirring until cheese is just melted. Combine pasta with cheese sauce, broccoli and cauliflower, and pour the mixture into a baking dish.
6. Bake until sizzling and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving.