Broccoli Mac - Lazy Delicious
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli to the boiling water during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
- Prepare cheese sauce while pasta and broccoli are cooking.
- Heat oil in a medium heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (not more than 2 minutes).
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, being careful to avoid lumps.
- Add the mustard and hot pepper sauce and bring the sauce to a simmer to thicken.
- Remove from heat, add cottage cheese and cheddar cheese and stir well.
- Dump in the (cooked and drained) macaroni and broccoli, stir once more, and then allow to stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
- The sauce will thicken even more as it stands with the pasta.
- Season to taste.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
756
kcal
38% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).