Macaroni, Broccoli and Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring often, for 7 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer 1 cup of pasta cooking water to a bowl.

4. 4

   Add the cream cheese and whisk until smooth.

5. 5

   Add broccoli to pasta in pot and continue cooking until pasta is al dente, about 4 more minutes.

6. 6

   Drain pasta and broccoli and return them to the pot.

7. 7

   Add cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups of the cheddar cheese.

8. 8

   Stir until the cheese is melted.

9. 9

   Season with pepper.

10. 10

    Transfer mixture to a 9-inch square baking dish.

11. 11

    Mix crushed crackers with remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle on top of pasta.

12. 12

    Bake until top is golden and sauce bubbles, about 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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