Cheddar & Broccoli Macaroni

Method

1. 1

   Prep the ingredients

   Cut the broccoli into small florets and shred the cheddar cheese; set out the macaroni and sauce ingredients.
2. 2

   Boil pasta and broccoli

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni, and cook over high heat; add broccoli for the final 3 minutes, then drain.

   11 min

   Tip: Check the pasta package near the low end of its cooking range.

3. 3

   Make the cheese sauce

   Melt the butter in the empty pot over medium-low heat, whisk in the all-purpose flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the whole milk, paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.

   7 min

   Tip: Add the milk gradually while whisking to prevent lumps.

4. 4

   Melt in the cheddar

   Stir the cheddar cheese into the pot over low heat, then fold in the drained macaroni and broccoli.

   3 min
5. 5

   Taste and serve

   Taste and adjust with up to 1/4 tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper; serve the macaroni hot from the pot.

   2 min