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Cheesy Broccoli Rigatoni

Name: Cheesy Broccoli Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2-1/2 cups fat-free milk; 5 cups fresh broccoli florets; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

9 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2022

"This cheese-and-veggie-packed pasta side dish always brings compliments. Add chicken or shrimp, and you'll have a well-balanced entree," Lisa Csiki of North Windham, Connecticut suggests. "The tasty white sauce can be used on many foods. My husband even likes it spooned over eggs!"

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Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk
5 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. Drain pasta and toss with oil; set aside.
In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer 1 cup white sauce, half of the pasta and broccoli and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 280 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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