Healthier Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Equipment
- 1 heavy bottom pot
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 12 oz Gluten Free Brown Rice Pasta any short pasta will work
- 12 oz frozen broccoli florets
- 2 cups grated sharp white cheddar optional: substitute yellow cheddar or a combo of both
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 2 tablespoons organic, unbleached all-purpose flour ( or 2 tbs arrowroot powder for a gluten free version)
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup chicken bone broth or substitute for more half and half or milk
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
Boil the pasta
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. The last 5 minutes of cook time, add in the broccoli. Drain the pasta and broccoli together.
Make the sauce
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Next, add the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes, then add in the whole milk and bone broth (if using).
- Simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Remove from the heat and add the shredded cheese, paprika, and salt to taste.
- Gently stir in the pasta (gluten free pasta falls apart more easily than wheat pasta). Serve warm!