Cheesy Baked Shells with Broccoli

I got this recipe from my daughter’s Real Simple Magazine. I made it for her and even Nathan, my grandson, loved it!

¾ lb. medium pasta shells
2 T. butter
2 T. flour
2 c. milk
2 c. grated cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
Salt & pepper
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen broccoli florets, thawed

Cook pasta until al dente.

Melt butter in large pan over medium heat. Add flour & cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.

Add 1½ c. of the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in nutmeg and salt & pepper to taste.

Add the pasta & broccoli and toss to combine. Pour into a 1½ quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350º until bubbly, about 20 minutes.