Broccoli & Cheddar Pasta

with béchamel

I love simple meals, if you follow me on other socials then you probably know that already.
I can enjoy a fancy meal too but when it comes to my kitchen I really like my food comforting, and I find comfort in the familiar.
This meal is toddler friendly, my 20 months old is crazy about it ( the trick is to crush the broccoli )
I usually always measure with my heart ( and eyes ) feel free to adapt this recipe and make it yours, cooking is very forgiving ( unlike baking ). I did weigh my ingredients to write this recipe tho!!

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

• 125g cheddar

• 300g pasta

• the head of a broccoli medium sizes

• salt & pepper
  
  start by cooking the broccoli ( I cook it in water, you could also roast it in the oven for a little bit more flavor )

for the béchamel

• 65g unsalted butter

• 50g flour

• 150g milk

• garlic powder

• nutmeg

• salt & pepper
  
  melt the butter in a small pot on low heat
  add the flour until it thickens and turns into a paste
  keep stirring, the secret is to keep stirring
  add the milk slowly and off the heat, until it gets to a thicker consistency
  add nutmeg, garlic powder, salt & pepper
  
  cook the pasta
  add them to a pot
  pour the béchamel in and the shredded cheddar
  allow to melt on low heat
  add salt and pepper if needed
  enjoy!!