Cheesy Penne With Broccoli Recipe

Name: Cheesy Penne With Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked mini penne pasta; 5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head); 1 1/3 cups fat-free milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2.5 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup)

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked mini penne pasta
5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
1 1/3 cups fat-free milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2.5 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup)

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli to pan; drain. Place pasta and broccoli in a large bowl.
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Combine milk and flour in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened; remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add cheese mixture to pasta mixture; toss. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
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536

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked mini penne pasta, 5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head), 1 1/3 cups fat-free milk, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Penne With Broccoli 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.

Cheesy Penne With Broccoli

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