How to Make Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake

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This broccoli pasta bake has a creamy filling that features broccoli, cheese and Italian seasoning. The crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect contrast, creating a vegetarian baked pasta with multiple textures. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or feeding a crowd, this pasta casserole is the perfect healthy option.

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– Extra-virgin olive oil – Yellow onion – All-purpose flour – Skim or 2% milk – Whole grain mustard – Garlic and Italian seasoning – Red pepper flakes (optional)

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– Sharp cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese – Rigatoni or penne pasta – Broccoli – Panko breadcrumbs – Fresh parsley

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Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.

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Step 2. Whisk in flour and combine until a paste is formed. Pour in milk slowly and continue to whisk for another minute.

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Step 3. Stir in mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, & red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes and remove from heat. Add ⅔ cup of cheddar cheese, ¼ cup of parmesan cheese, and stir until well incorporated.

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Step 4. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, minus 3 minutes. About 2 minutes before pasta is ready to be drained, add the broccoli florets and cook in pasta for remaining 2 minutes.

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