CREAMY BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces medium pasta shells

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 shallot, minced

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 1/3 cups whole milk

• 1 cup half and half

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 3 cups chopped broccoli florets

• 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, half and half and Dijon until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

4. Stir in pasta, broccoli and cheese until well combined, about 3-4 minutes.

5. Serve immediately.