Shelli's Mac and Cheese
| Prep Time: 15 min | Serves: 8 |
| Cooking Time: 45 min | Yield: 2qt casserole dish |
This casserole-like dish hits the spot when you re in the mood for a hearty pasta recipe. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 3 sec Canola Cooking Spray
- 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Broccoli, Frozen
- 1 tsp Margarine
- 1/3 cup Plain Bread Crumbs
- 3 tbsp Parmesan Grated Cheese
- 2 1/2 cups Skim Milk
- 1/3 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Onions
- 2 cups Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese - Fat Free Cheddar - Shredded Cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Pepper, Black
Directions
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions, adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done; drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.