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Creamy Broccoli Pasta
This creamy broccoli pasta recipe comes together fast and makes a delicious and comforting meatless meal! It's great for a quick and easy yet totally satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 531 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (I used penne)
- 3 heaping cups broccoli cut into small florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. When the pasta is 2-3 minutes away from being done, you will add the broccoli to the water.
- Add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat, and once it's melted, stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- To the skillet, add in the garlic, broth, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let it bubble for a minute or so.
- Whisk in the cream and let it cook for a few minutes until it's thickened up to your liking, then stir in the parmesan cheese and take the pan off the heat.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli and add it to the skillet. If the sauce has thickened up too much, add a small splash of the pasta water prior to draining it. Season the pasta with salt & pepper (I'm generous with both) as needed and serve immediately with extra parmesan grated on top if desired.
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Notes
- My broccoli was fairly soft after boiling it for 3 minutes (I cut it quite small). Do 1-2 minutes if you prefer more tender-crisp. It also depends how small you chop the florets, so it's a good idea to test one piece prior to draining the pot so you can cook it for a little extra if needed.
- One pound of broccoli should easily yield 3+ cups when cut into florets.
Nutrition Information
Calories
531kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
280mg
(12%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1550IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
63mg
(70%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 531
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 531kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1550IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.