Cheesy Broccoli Rigatoni

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces uncooked rigatoni 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 nonfat milk
• 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions. meawhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes. stir in flour and salt until blended.
• 2 gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. remove from heat; set aside. drain pasta and toss with oil; set aside.
• 3 add 1 inch of water to a large saucepan; add broccoli. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4 - 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. drain and rinse with cold water.
• 4 in a 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, layer 1 cup sauce, half of the pasta and broccoli and 1/2 cup of cheese. repeat remaining layers. top with remaining sauce and cheese. cover and bake at 350 degrees f for 25 - 30 minutes or until heated through.