Broccoli Mac - Lazy Delicious Recipe

Name: Broccoli Mac - Lazy Delicious
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni (or other smallish pasta); 1 cup frozen broccoli florets; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 teaspoons flour; 1 ½ cups milk; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Frank's Red Hot); 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, pureed; 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup macaroni (or other smallish pasta)
1 cup frozen broccoli florets
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons flour
1 ½ cups milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce (Frank's Red Hot)
1 cup low fat cottage cheese, pureed
1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli to the boiling water during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
2
Prepare cheese sauce while pasta and broccoli are cooking.
3
Heat oil in a medium heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add onions and cook until soft and translucent.
5
Add garlic and cook until fragrant (not more than 2 minutes).
6
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is lightly golden.
7
Gradually whisk in the milk, being careful to avoid lumps.
8
Add the mustard and hot pepper sauce and bring the sauce to a simmer to thicken.
9
Remove from heat, add cottage cheese and cheddar cheese and stir well.
10
Dump in the (cooked and drained) macaroni and broccoli, stir once more, and then allow to stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
11
The sauce will thicken even more as it stands with the pasta.
12
Season to taste.

433

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup macaroni (or other smallish pasta), 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, 3 teaspoons olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Mac - Lazy Delicious falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli Mac - Lazy Delicious

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