Description
This Broccoli Pasta stands out with its creamy cheddar sauce and fresh broccoli. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, it combines flavor with simple ingredients to create a delightful meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 8 ounces small pasta (ditalini, small shells, or elbows)
- 2 cups broth of choice (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1 cup finely-chopped broccoli florets
- fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the grated garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the dry pasta and stir for 30–60 seconds to absorb the garlicky oil.
- Pour in the broth and stir in the Dijon mustard. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is just slightly under al dente and about 70% of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Lower the heat and stir in the milk, cheddar, and Parmesan until melted into the broth.
- Add the broccoli and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through and tender.
- Season with salt and plenty of black pepper before serving warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Adjust the cheese types based on your preference—Mozzarella or Gruyère can work well too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg