Stovetop Broccoli Mac and Cheese
This insanely creamy Stovetop Broccoli Mac and Cheese with cavatappi pasta is classic comfort food that comes together fast! A simple but delicious dinner that your family will request again and again.
Equipment
- 2 Large Pots
- Cheese grater
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb Cavatappi pasta Or other short pasta of choice
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 5 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 3 cups freshly grated cheese I recommend a mix of Cheddar and Monterey Jack
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a full rolling boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. When there is about a minute left of cooking time at the broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water. Once they are bright green and the pasta is tender but still firm drain in a colander in the sink. Set aside.
- In the same pot (or in a separate pot while the pasta is cooking), make the cheese sauce. Melt butter over medium heat and then add flour. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Then slowly stream in the milk while whisking continuously until no lumps remain. Add dijon, garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a low simmer then cook over medium/low heat for 8-9 minutes, whisking frequently, until the sauce has thickened. Turn the heat off but leave the pot on the warm burner. Add in the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Taste and add additional salt & pepper as needed. Add in the pasta and broccoli and stir to combine. Serve hot and enjoy!
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