Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy Broccoli Cheese Pasta for a satisfying and flavorful meal. This easy-to-make dish combines tender pasta and vibrant broccoli florets smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce that is sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Boil salted water, cook pasta, and add broccoli for last 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, pour in milk, simmer, then add cheeses, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine: Toss pasta and broccoli in cheese sauce until coated. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked chicken or chickpeas.
- Use whole wheat pasta or gluten-free noodles if preferred.
- A sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs on top adds a nice crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
