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Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Check out our mouth-watering Catelli® Healthy Harvest Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese. This healthy take on a classic makes for the perfect weeknight treat.
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Prep time
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Cook time
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Serves
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Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Catelli Whole Grains Macaroni

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (375 g)CATELLI® HEALTHY HARVEST® WHOLE WHEAT MACARONI
  • 5 tbsp (75 ml) butter or margarine, divided
  • 1 each finely chopped onion and clove garlic
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) each salt, pepper and dried thyme leaves
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) milk
  • 2 cups (500 ml) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) each  worcestershire sauce and dijon mustard
  • 1 lb (500 g) thawed, frozen broccoli spears, about 1 bag
  • 1 cup (250 ml) fresh whole-wheat bread crumbs

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Prepare macaroni according to package directions.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter; stir in flour. Stir for 1 minute.

Step 3

Whisk in milk. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cheese, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.

Step 4

Toss pasta and broccoli with sauce. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over dish; bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 15 minutes.

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