Broccoli Alfredo Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 -12 ounce) package pasta (I use fettucine or rotini)
2 -3 cups broccoli, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups milk
1/4 cup romano cheese, shredded (or parmesan)
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Meanwhile, steam broccoli until tender, but still crisp, about 5 minutes, and drain.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour until smooth.
Gradually whisk in milk.
Bring to a boil, and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and broccoli.
Toss with the pasta to coat.