Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
Today I am sharing a recipe for a Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheddar Pasta dish that your family is going to love. If you love broccoli and pasta this recipe is for you. It is like getting two classic comfort foods in one.
Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheddar Pasta will be a NEW FAVORITE to add to your recipe collection.
You can serve on its own or add a side salad and some garlic bread. If you are going to serve this as a main dish, add a protein like grilled chicken or salmon.
Most kids do not like broccoli but my grandson loved it from a young age. He could never get enough. But kids love this recipe when it is covered in a creamy cheese sauce. What a great way to get more vegetables into our family.
If you have little kids, this is the perfect lunch or dinner for them!
INGREDIENTS…
- Spiral pasta
- Broccoli
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Minced garlic
- Half-and-half cream
- Chicken broth
- Butter
- Flour
- Spices
The 30 Minute Broccoli Cheddar Pasta is ready to serve and on the table.
Cooking at home can be so rewarding, and this recipe will have everyone smiling around the dinner table.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces fusilli or bowtie pasta
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup warmed half-and-half cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook according to the package directions. Just before the pasta is done add broccoli florets and continue cooking with pasta until done. (We like our broccoli with a little crunch to it.) Drain pasta and broccoli; set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook 30-60 seconds. Whisk in flour; cook 1-2 minutes or until a thick paste forms, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken broth, salt, onion powder, paprika and pepper. Slowly whisk in warmed half-and-half cream and bring to a low simmer. Cook until the sauce has thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Stir in cooked pasta and broccoli until combined.
- Adapted from Taste Of Home.