Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for oiling dish; 1/2 pound whole grain macaroni shells, elbows, penne, or fusilli; 1 large broccoli crown, broken into small florets (about 3/4 pound); 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot; 2 tablespoons flour, sifted; 3 cups milk (1 percent, 2 percent or whole, to taste); Salt and white or black pepper; Pinch of nutmeg; 4 ounces Gruyère, grated (1 cup tightly packed); 1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan (1/4 cup tightly packed)

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This is a macaroni and cheese that's not too heavy and benefits mightily from the use of whole-wheat pasta and the addition of broccoli You can assemble it ahead and bake it when you need it, or bake...

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for oiling dish
1/2 pound whole grain macaroni shells, elbows, penne, or fusilli
1 large broccoli crown, broken into small florets (about 3/4 pound)
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons flour, sifted
3 cups milk (1 percent, 2 percent or whole, to taste)
Salt and white or black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
4 ounces Gruyère, grated (1 cup tightly packed)
1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan (1/4 cup tightly packed)