norma's healthy broccoli & white bean mac & cheese

How To Make norma's healthy broccoli & white bean mac & cheese

• 1

  In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of skim milk and flour and set aside.
• 2

  In a large saucepan, combine remaining 3/4 cup skim milk and evaporated milk and place on stove over high heat and stir in garlic and nutmeg.
• 3

  Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium and whisk in flour mixture until no longer lumps remain.
• 4

  Reduce heat to low and cook,whisking constantly until mixture thickens, about 1 minute.
• 5

  Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese and 3 tablespoon of romano until well blended.
• 6

  Season with salt and pepper, cover and keep warm on lowest heat setting until needed.
• 7

  Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add macaroni and broccoli and cook for 6 minutes. Pasta will be slightly undercooked at this point. Stir in bell pepper.
• 8

  Drain and return to pot. Stir in beans and milk mixture and heat on low. Cook for 1 minute, until heated through.
• 9

  Spoon onto serving dishes and top with remaining 2 tablespoons of Romano and paprika, dividing evenly and serve hot.
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