Lunch: Roasted Vegetable Mac 'n' Cheese

Few people would deny that broccoli and cheese taste heavenly together — so we've combined the two in this creamy, vegetarian macaroni and cheese.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Roasted Vegetable Mac 'n' Cheese

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 lb. plum tomatoes
6 c. broccoli florets
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 c. milk
2 1/3 c. grated aged Asiago
2 1/2 c. grated sharp Cheddar
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. fresh black pepper
2 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 lb. penne

Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the tomatoes 1/4 inch thick. Toss the tomatoes and broccoli with the oil and roast separately on parchment-lined baking pans for 30 minutes.
Whisk the butter and flour in a medium-size pot over medium-high heat until foamy. Add the milk. Whisk until thickened and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Whisk in the cheeses, mustard, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir in the pasta and broccoli and transfer to a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Top with the tomatoes and bake about 30 minutes.

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