Ingredients
3/4 pound pasta shells (about 5 cups)
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar or gruyere
1/8 tsp nutmeg
kosher salt and black pepper
1 16-oz bag of thawed frozen broccoli
Preparation
Preheat broiler. Cook shells according to directions.
Melt butter over medium heat in a sauce pan. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, stir ocassionaly until thickens, 4-5 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted. Add nutmeg, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp peppter.
Add the pasta, broccoli and sauce together. Put in 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and then put in broiler for 3 to 4 minutes.
