Light Cheesy Broccoli-Pasta Bake

This is one of the recipes I found when I first started weight watchers. It is one of my favorite, easy to make and delicious.


Ingredients:
1/2 lb. medium pasta (ziti) I use whole wheat
8 c. fresh broccoli florets
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 2/3 c. fat free milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

Ready to add cheese and bake

Directions:
1- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally  until the pasta and broccoli are tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain; return to pasta and broccoli to the pot.
3- While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and mustard; cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and salt. Increase the heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens, 3-4 minutes.
4- Add the sauce to the pasta and broccoli; stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Bake until bubbling, about 25 minutes.

After Baking!

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