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Baked Macaroni

A delicious baked macaroni with broccoli and cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz high fiber elbow pasta
  • 1.5 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup minced onion
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup fat free chicken broth
  • 8 oz reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 oz fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 0.25 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • cooking spray

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook pasta and broccoli together in salted water until al dente, then drain. Spray a baking dish.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter. Cook onion for 2 minutes, add flour, cook another minute. Whisk in milk and broth, bring to boil, cook 5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove sauce from heat. Mix in cheddar until melted. Combine with cooked pasta and broccoli. Transfer to baking dish. Top with parmesan, bread crumbs, and spray with cooking spray.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil briefly until breadcrumbs are golden.

Notes

Enjoy this comforting baked macaroni filled with broccoli and cheese.