Quick Broccoli Pasta

Name: Quick Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces medium pasta; 4 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup half and half; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic salt; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
504 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Condiments, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Quick Broccoli Pasta

Layla Henson

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Easy & quick broccoli pasta is the perfect tasty hot lunch or easy dinner when time is short!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces medium pasta such as penne or rotini, approx 3 cups dry
4 cups broccoli florets
1 cup chicken broth not low sodium
1 cup half and half or light cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 1 teaspoon
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

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Instructions

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente according to package directions. Add broccoli to the pasta water for the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain well (do not rinse pasta) and set aside.
Combine broth, cream, cornstarch, onion powder, and garlic salt in the saucepan and mix well. Bring to a simmer over medium heat while whisking until it comes to a boil and thickens.
Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
Toss with broccoli and pasta and season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Shred your own cheeses for best results, pre-shredded cheeses don't melt as well.
Don't overcook the broccoli, add it just during the last few minutes of cooking.
If using frozen broccoli, it doesn't need to cook it just needs to thaw so add it at the end.
A pinch of nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard are great additions to cheese sauce.
Whisk the cheese after removing from the heat, if cheese is heated too much it can separate.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cups Calories 504 (25%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 826mg (34%) Potassium 528mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1205IU (24%) Vitamin C 86mg (96%) Calcium 358mg (36%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 504 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2cups
Calories	504	25%
Carbohydrates	58g	19%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Cholesterol	67mg	22%
Sodium	826mg	34%
Potassium	528mg	11%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1205IU	24%
Vitamin C	86mg	96%
Calcium	358mg	36%
Iron	2mg	11%