Whole Wheat Cheesy Broccoli Pasta

This is a super fast and easy meal that my whole family loves. I also love that it is meatless. Going meat free a couple days a week cuts food costs and is better for us. I got this from Guilt Free Cooking and modified it slighlty. It goes great with a green salad and some whole wheat toast.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
10- 1 cup servings

12 ounces of uncooked pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 all-purpose flour, (I chose to use whole wheat)
1 tsp salt or salt alternative
2 1/2 cups fat free milk
5 cups of broccoli, fresh or frozen
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Cook pasta according to package directions. Saute the garlic in the butter. Stir in flour and salt until well blended. Slowly add milk stirring continuously. Bring to full boil, stirring for two minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, set aside. Drain pasta, toss with olive oil if desired and set aside.

Steam or boil broccoli until crisp tender. In a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with nonstick spray or olive oil, layer 1 cup of white sauce, half of the pasta and broccoli and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers ending with remaining sauce and cheese. Cover and bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts:
280 calories per cup
11g Fat