Cheesy Broccoli and Fusilli (6 WW Points)

8 servings



2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
16 oz cooked frozen chopped broccoli
2 cups low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
6 serving Fusilli (or any other shape) pasta (I used the Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Fusilli with Flax)
6 oz lean deli-sliced honey ham
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cups butternut squash puree

First, make your butternut squash puree. Cut the squash like this.



Bake it, cut side down, for about 30 minutes at 350. It looks like this when done.



Then scoop it out (when cool enough to handle). Puree. Done. Easy peasy.

Next I browned my ham, just for taste.



Heat broiler. Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.



Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the nutmeg, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add the pasta and broccoli and toss to combine. Transfer to a broiler proof 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Broil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.

Looks like this going in...



And this when it comes out...



My family liked it. It wasn't spectacular, but yummy, warm, and comforting (not to mention healthy with the sneaky squash in there and the super healthy pasta). I would make it again.