Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake
Creamy Pasta Bake with Broccoli
This creamy pasta bake with broccoli is a comforting and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Tender broccoli florets are combined with al dente pasta in a rich and creamy cheese sauce infused with nutmeg and mustard. Topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead meal to freeze for later. Enjoy the comforting flavors and textures of this creamy pasta bake with broccoli!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1l milk
- 2 garlic cloves , bashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 500g dried pasta
- 350g broccoli , in small florets
- 75g butter
- 75g plain flour
- a little freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- small bunch parsley , roughly chopped
- 200g cheese , grated (cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyère, or a mixture)
Instructions
- Bring the milk, garlic and bay leaves to the boil in a small saucepan, then remove from the heat and leave to infuse. Cook the pasta to al dente following pack instructions (if you’re freezing, cook for 1 min less), adding the broccoli for the final 2 mins. Drain.
- Strain the milk into a jug. Heat the butter in the pan until foaming then stir in the flour for 1 min. Add the milk a little at a time, stirring or whisking constantly to remove any lumps. Bubble for 1-2 mins, stirring constantly until you have a thick, lump-free sauce.
- Remove from the heat and stir in some nutmeg, the mustard powder, parsley, three-quarters of the cheese and seasoning. Combine with the pasta and broccoli and transfer to one large, or individual, heatproof dishes. Scatter over the remaining cheese and cool and freeze for up to three months, or heat the grill to high and cook for 2-3 mins until golden and bubbling. If frozen, defrost in the fridge overnight, then cook at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 30-40 mins until piping hot.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 6 - 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 667 calories
- Fat Content: 27 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 16 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 82 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 11 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 28 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.98 milligram of sodium
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