Cheesy Penne with Broccoli

Ingredients

•     8 ounces uncooked penne pasta

•     5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)

•     1 1/3 cups fat-free milk

•     2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

•     3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided

•     2 tablespoons 1/3-less-fat cream cheese

•     1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

•     1/2 teaspoon salt

•     1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

•     1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

•     2.5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup)

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli to pan; drain.

2. Place pasta and broccoli in a large bowl.

3. Combine milk and flour in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk until smooth.

4. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened; remove from heat.

5. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk until smooth.

6. Add cheese mixture to pasta mixture; toss.

7.  Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.