Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine or pressed
  • 4 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into florets (5 c.)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 12 oz. rigatoni, cooked as pkg. directs
  • 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Make a sauce, melting butter in a heavy, medium saucepan.
  • Add garlic and cook until softened.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  • Stir in milk and salt.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cook broccoli florets 2 minutes in boiling water, drain and rinse.
  • Return to pan.
  • Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
  • Toss cooked rigatoni with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Place 3/4 cup sauce into oiled 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  • Put 1/2 of the rigatoni over sauce and scatter 1/2 of the broccoli on top.
  • Drizzle 3/4 cup sauce over all and repeat with remaining rigatoni, broccoli and sauce.
  • Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes in 350° oven.