4.8 from 39 votes
Broccoli Pasta
This creamy, cheesy broccoli pasta takes less than 30 minutes to make and is a family favorite! Perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
542 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
For the Panko Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter salted
- 1/2 cup panko
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta
- 4 cups broccoli chopped florets
- 2 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 onion diced, or shallot
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- First make the toasted panko topping. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the panko and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Boil a large pot of water and salt generously. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Add the broccoli the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time and cook until tender. Drain the pasta and broccoli and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot, melt the butter and add the shallot and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the flour. Slowly pour in the broth, whisking continuously so the flour doesn’t clump up.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. On medium-low, bring the sauce to a simmer and then stir in the Parmesan cheese. When the cheese is melted, stir in the lemon juice.
- Add the pasta and broccoli, stir until well coated. Remove the pan from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spoon the pasta onto plates or bowls and top with toasted panko topping and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
582mg
(24%)
Potassium
432mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1450IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1450IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.