Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz uncooked shell pasta
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In a dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in butter until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium and stir in flour. Slowly stir in milk until smooth. Add half-and-half, chicken broth, and pasta.
  • Cover pot and bring to a boil, stir in broccoli florets and stir pasta occasionally until liquid is mostly evaporated and pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Season pasta with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!