Description
Creamy Broccoli Pasta is an easy and satisfying meal featuring tender broccoli and pasta coated in a cheesy creamy sauce. This creamy broccoli pasta recipe is perfect for a quick dinner with cheesy broccoli noodles and easy creamy broccoli mac.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil or butter in a large pot, then gently cook the minced garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the pasta and broth, then bring the mixture to a boil before lowering the heat to let it simmer.
- When the pasta is partly cooked, incorporate the broccoli florets and allow them to cook along with the pasta.
- After the pasta becomes tender, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Add salt and pepper to your taste and serve the dish while hot.
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g