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Penne with Broccoli and Garlic Cheese Sauce Recipe

Penne with Broccoli and Garlic Cheese Sauce Recipe.

A quick and easy pasta dinner.

This recipe uses only one pot for less cleanup!

The creamy cheese sauce is made of cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, flour, and evaporated milk.

Pasta is always a great comfort food meal!

Kid-friendly dinner idea.
Vegetarian.

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Penne with Broccoli and Garlic Cheese Sauce

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Penne with Broccoli and Garlic Cheese Sauce Recipe. A quick and easy pasta dinner. This recipe uses only one pot for less cleanup! Pasta is always a great comfort food meal.

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Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

8 cloves garlic
3 cups broccoli florets – small
6 oz penne pasta
2 cups evaporated skim milk
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp all-purpose flour
1½ oz cheddar cheese – reduced-fat grated
1½ oz parmesan cheese freshly grated
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

In a large pot, add water and boil.
Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until soft.
Remove garlic using a slotted spoon. Mince garlic and set aside for later.
Using the same pot of boiling water, add broccoli.
Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes until it is just softened and bright green.
Remove the broccoli using a slotted spoon, set aside for later.
Using the same pot of boiling water, add penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
Using a colander, drain the water off of the pasta.
Meanwhile, using a large non-stick skillet add milk and flour
Using a wire whisk, whisk until flour is fully blended and dissolved.
Over medium heat, cook, whisking constantly for 4 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and has thickened.
Stir in the minced garlic.
Reduce to low heat.
Add in Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
Stir constantly until the cheese melts.
Add in the penne and broccoli.
Stir until heated.