Mac & Chees with Broccoli Trees

A little man approving home run! ^.^

*Ingredients:
1 package(s) (16 ounces)pasta shells
2 tablespoon(s) margarine or butter
3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper ground nutmeg
3 1/2 cup(s) 1% milk
6 ounce(s) (1 1/2 cups)sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
1 package(s) (10 ounces) frozen broccoli (Steamfresh)

*Directions:
1. Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat; add pasta and cook as label directs.

2. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat. With wire whisk, stir in flour, pepper, nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in milk and, stirring constantly, cook over medium-high heat until sauce boils and thickens slightly. Boil 1 minute, stirring.

3. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in cheeses just until melted. Use immersion blender to blend mixture in saucepan until smooth. (Or, in blender at low speed, with center part of cover removed to allow steam to escape, blend sauce mixture in small batches until smooth. Pour sauce into bowl after each batch.)

4. Cook the broccoli (I buy "steamfresh" the veggie bags you just pop into the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes for awesome veggies every time). Carefully open bag and drain in Colander. Set aside in bowl

5. Drain Pasta in colander; Return pasta mixture to saucepot; stir in cheese sauce.

Enjoy!
I usually serve this with cubed chicken breast for a kiddie friendly dinner.
**edited to add: I love adding cherry tomatoes in my bowl, the boys don't really care for them but I think it brings out a lovely flavor. :)