Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

Ingredients

• •12 ounces dry elbow macaroni
• •4 cups small broccoli florets
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• •2 cups milk
• •1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon pepper
• •1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes. Drain.
2. 2Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
3. 3Gradually whisk in milk, then mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently 4 to 5 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
4. 4Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until melted.
5. 5Fold in pasta and broccoli. Add a splash of milk if needed and serve.