Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy and Creamy Broccoli Pasta recipe. Velvety smooth sauce envelops tender broccoli and pasta, creating a decadent dish that will satisfy all your cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 500 g Fresh Broccoli (chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
- 8 oz Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Pasta water
- 16 oz Ditalini Pasta
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Cook Broccoli: Stir in chopped broccoli and sauté for another 5 minutes until tender yet vibrant green. Season with another teaspoon of salt.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, simmer, then add mozzarella cheese. Stir until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, reserve pasta water, then drain.
- Combine Everything: Add pasta to skillet with broccoli and sauce. Pour in reserved pasta water and toss gently.
- Finish Dish: Remove from heat, sprinkle parmesan cheese, stir until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with more parmesan cheese and black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or crispy bacon for extra protein.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Broccoli Pasta, Cheesy Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Comfort Food
