Broccoli Cheese Pasta - A Creamy, Cheesy Delight for Dinner - Recipes by Lena

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups broccoli florets (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika