Weight Watchers Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Broccoli Recipe

Name: Weight Watchers Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2 1/2 cups gemelli pasta, uncooked (can also use other twisted pasta); 1/8 teaspoon table salt, for pasta cooking water; 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/3 cup fresh breadcrumb; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated divided; 2 1/2 cups skim milk; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded and sharp variety; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Servings: persons

cooking spray
2 1/2 cups gemelli pasta, uncooked (can also use other twisted pasta)
1/8 teaspoon table salt, for pasta cooking water
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumb
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated divided
2 1/2 cups skim milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded and sharp variety
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2
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.
3
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
5
In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion.
6
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and whisk in Cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
8
Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
9
Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumb mixture. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
10
Divide into 8 pieces and serve.
11
Yields 1 piece per serving.

882

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 2 1/2 cups gemelli pasta, uncooked (can also use other twisted pasta), 1/8 teaspoon table salt, for pasta cooking water, 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, and more.

Yes, Weight Watchers Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Broccoli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Weight Watchers Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Broccoli

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