Cheesy Baked Shells and Broccoli

Name: Cheesy Baked Shells and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 casserole, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 lb medium pasta shell; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; kosher salt and pepper; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

Submitted by Chef #1082664

"From Real Simple"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 1 casserole
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ lb medium pasta shell
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground nutmeg
kosher salt and pepper
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

directions

Heat broiler.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the nutmeg, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper.
Add the pasta and broccoli and toss to combine. Transfer to a broilerproof 8-inch square or another 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1⁄2 cup of cheese. Broil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.