Ben Squires
Food & Wine

Broccoli and cheese pasta bake

An easy, satisfying dish that the whole family can enjoy, this cheesy, vegetarian broccoli pasta bake is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients:

Method:

1. In a small saucepan, bring milk, garlic and bay leaves to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit.

2. Boil pasta until al dente. Add broccoli during the last two minutes of boiling. Drain.

3. In a pan, heat butter. Add flour, stirring for about one minute. Strain milk mixture. Add to pan in small portions at a time, stirring constantly. Let simmer for one to two minutes, forming a sauce.

4. Remove sauce from heat and stir in mustard powder and parsley as well as ¾ of the cheese.

5. Mix together with pasta and broccoli in a casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.

6. Cook under grill on high for two to three minutes or until top becomes golden. Let cool and serve.

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