Ali Yusuf on Simply Delicious S:2 E:11 Baked broccoli pasta & Date balls

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories while still melting well.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from lentils

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while lentil pasta is high in protein.

Boil water in a large pot and add pasta; cook for 5-10 minutes.

Add broccoli to the boiling pasta for 2 minutes.

Drain the pasta and broccoli in a strainer.

In a skillet, melt butter and add flour to form a roux.

Slowly add milk to the roux, stirring constantly to avoid sticking.

Add minced garlic and bay leaves to the sauce, stirring continuously.

Stir in 3/4 of the cheese until melted and the sauce is thick.

Add nutmeg and mustard powder to the sauce for flavor.

Mix in chopped parsley for garnish.

Combine the pasta and broccoli with the cheese sauce, stirring gently.

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and spread evenly.

Top with the remaining cheese.

Bake in the oven for 40 minutes until golden and bubbly.

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