Broccoli Pasta Bake with Cheese Crust

Zutaten

• ✓300 g short pasta
• ✓400 g broccoli
• ✓2 tbsp butter
• ✓2 tbsp flour
• ✓400 ml milk
• ✓200 g grated cheese
• ✓to taste salt
• ✓to taste pepper
• ✓to taste nutmeg

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to package instructions until almost done. Cut the broccoli into small florets and cook them with the pasta for the last 3 minutes. Drain the pasta and broccoli.

2. 2

   For the sauce, melt the butter in a pot. Stir in the flour and sauté briefly while stirring constantly (do not brown).

3. 3

   Gradually add the milk while stirring vigorously to avoid lumps. Bring the sauce to a boil until it thickens.

4. 4

   Stir in most of the grated cheese (150g) into the sauce until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

5. 5

   Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the cheese sauce and mix well.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese (50g) on top.

7. 7

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.