Broccoli Pasta Recipe
Creamy and flavorful, this Broccoli Pasta recipe is a delightful combination of tender pasta shells, fresh broccoli, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- ½ lb. medium pasta shells
- 3 ½ cups broccoli florets (uncooked)
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese (finely grated into a powder)
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Cut broccoli into smaller pieces.
- Cook Garlic: Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Liquids: Pour in chicken broth, half and half, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta, cook partially covered per package instructions. Add broccoli for the last 6 minutes.
- Check Pasta: Taste for doneness. Cook longer if needed.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Serve: Let sauce thicken, garnish with parsley, and enjoy with garlic bread.
Notes
- Cutting broccoli into smaller pieces helps it cook faster.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Broccoli Pasta, Pasta with Broccoli, Creamy Pasta Recipe
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