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Fill a large pot with water to reach a depth of 2 inches and bring to a boil.
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Add the broccoli and cook one minute; drain and rinse with cold water.
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Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and add the broccoli in an even layer.
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Fill the same pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
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Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain.
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Position the rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. In the same pot melt 2 TBSP butter over medium heat.
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Add the shallots and cook, stirring until softened, 3 to 4 minutes Stir in the flour for 1 minute.
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Whisk in 1 cup more.
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Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining 11/2 cups milk, then whisk the mixture into the pot.
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Simmer, whisking until sauce thickens 2 to 3 minutes.
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Lower the heat and stir in the cheddar and 4 TBSP parmesan cheese.
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Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the pasta.
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Spoon the mixture over the broccoli.
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In a small heat proof bowl, combine the garlic and remaining 1/2 tbsp butter; microwave on high power until melted, about 20 seconds.
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Stir in the bread crumbs, the remaining 2 tbsp parmesan cheese and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper.
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Discard the garlic then sprinkle the bread crumbs mixture over the pasta.
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Bake until golden about 15 minutes.
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Let cool slightly.
