Broccoli Mac and Cheese
WHITE SAUCE
Melt 1 T butter in pan over medium-low to medium heat, stir in 1.75 T flour until thickens (stir and scrape constantly to prevent burning), then keep stirring for another 2 minutes for flavor, then stir in 1 cup liquid (1/8 c cream, 7/8 c water, 7 squirts tabasco sauce, 1/4 t salt) until thickens. Then stir in grated cheddar cheese (3 cups?). Add black pepper if desired.
PASTA AND BROCCOLI
Bring water to a boil, add 12 oz (340 g dry macaroni, then add broccoli 4 minutes before the pasta is done (add the broccoli then wait until it starts boiling again before starting the 4 minute timer). Drain, then stir in the white sauce. Adjust the salt (may need to add another 1/4 t).