Charred Broccoli Pasta Bake with Toma Cheese

An easy and delicious pasta-bake recipe featuring charred broccoli and Point Reyes Toma cheese. A quick bechamel pulls it all together for a delicious family meal.

1 lb whole-wheat penne pasta
2 Tbsp butter
2 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 ½ Tbsp flour
2 cups milk
big pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 medium heads broccoli, with stems
¼ cup parmesan cheese
2 cups Point Reyes Toma cheese, or flavorful jack cheese

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