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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Pasta and Rice » Pasta With Cheese And Broccoli

    Pasta with Cheese and Broccoli

    Apr 12, 2010 · Modified: Sep 1, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 24 Comments

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    Pasta with Cheese and Broccoli

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 24 votes
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine International
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 935 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound dried pasta
    • 2 pounds of broccoli flowers
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
    • 1 cup milk
    • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
    • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup cream cheese
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the broccoli in boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water using a slotted spoon and set aside. Cook the pasta in the same water until al dente. Drain well and keep warm.
    • While pasta cooks, heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes, add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring occasionally. Add the flour, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir well.
    • Whisk in milk and raise heat a little to bring to a quick boil. Add the broth, mustard and heavy cream. Simmer sauce to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir well.
    • Add the broccoli, cheddar and parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Drain pasta and add to the sauce.
    • Preheat the oven to 400F.
    • Transfer the pasta to individual baking casseroles and bake for 15 minutes, then turn the oven to broil and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 935kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 591mgPotassium: 1226mgFiber: 10gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2854IUVitamin C: 205mgCalcium: 533mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Pasta Dish
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    A couple of weeks ago, having not gone to the market yet that week, I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I didn't have a lot of food in the fridge and the only vegetable I had was broccoli.

    Whenever I spend too much time trying to figure out what to make for dinner, dinner usually results in pasta! Well, it is versatile, easy and delicious.

    Here is the recipe for my Pasta with Cheese and Broccoli. Simple, quick and a crowd pleaser! Try it!

    Pasta with Broccoli and CheesePin

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Chaya

      April 12, 2010 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      This looks yummy cheesy, delicious. I must try it.

      I made a broccoli pasta dish, last night, just with Parmesan and spices and PINE NUTS. They were delicious in the dish.

      Reply
    2. Sophie

      April 12, 2010 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      What a delightful pasta dinner & I so love all of the cheeses in here!

      Yummm,...!!!

      Reply
    3. ruth

      April 12, 2010 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      Looks really creamy. Alex would love it. wondering what difference cumin would make to the flavours...

      Reply
    4. anncoo

      April 12, 2010 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      WOW! Looks so delicious, gonna bookmark this.

      Reply
    5. Kim

      April 12, 2010 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely fantastic Erica! You did a great job putting this meal together.

      Reply
    6. Erica

      April 12, 2010 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      Thank you guys!

      Reply
    7. 5 Star Foodie

      April 12, 2010 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious and a sure way for my daughter to eat her broccoli! Excellent!

      Reply
    8. tasteofbeirut

      April 12, 2010 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      Erica

      I love your béchamel sauce with the broth; my mom used to make it this way and it is delicious; great dish!

      Reply
    9. Velva

      April 12, 2010 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      This looks comforting. I love pasta and almost anything that goes with it. This was a good creation using what ingredients were left in the refrigerator and pantry.

      Reply
    10. Carla

      April 12, 2010 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      I've seen a lot of pasta sauces with the addition of cream cheese and have yet to try it. Thanks, now I will. This will be the next pasta recipe I make. Looks so "cheesy"!

      Reply
    11. Baking is my Zen

      April 12, 2010 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      Do you hear my printer Erica? ...this looks sooo good. Rigatoni pasta is one of my favorite shapes.

      Thanks!

      Carmen

      Reply
    12. Erica

      April 12, 2010 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for the comments!

      Reply
    13. La Gringa

      April 12, 2010 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      Does it have to be cheddar? Can it be the white cheese here in Colombia. I think it's cream cheese...

      Reply
      • Erica

        April 12, 2010 at 7:28 pm

        5 stars
        La Gringa- You can use any kind of cheese. Let me know if you use Colombian cheese 🙂 I would love to try it, too!

        Reply
    14. Faith

      April 12, 2010 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like such a satisfying and delicious meal, Erica! I love your pretty blue pasta dishes!

      Reply
    15. Chris

      April 12, 2010 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, I want to raid your ramekin/bakeware cabinet! Great looking dish, I love how the cheese clings to the rigatoni.

      Reply
    16. grace

      April 13, 2010 at 4:51 am

      5 stars
      i'm not a broccoli fan, but to be honest, this is the best way to prepare it that i've ever seen. i might actually crave this, which is surprising--great recipe!

      Reply
    17. Vinolia

      April 13, 2010 at 5:14 am

      5 stars
      Hello Erica,

      your pasta looks excellent with broccoli and a generous amount of cheese, my family would love it!!! you've flavoured it with some mustard and spices too, tempting one!!!

      Reply
    18. norma

      April 13, 2010 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      For not having much in your fridge...you did ok...nice and creamy...great dish!

      Reply
    19. Fr@nciJoe

      April 14, 2010 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      Erica, I will let you know about the Colombian cheese. I can see this Broccoli cheese sauce over some cut up chicken breast inside of a crepe.....................La Gringa

      Reply
    20. Dawn

      April 18, 2010 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      I made this one night last week and it was delicious 🙂 The cumin added just the right amount of taste and the crunchy cheese top after broiling was a hit with my kids! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
    21. Fr@nciJoe

      April 21, 2010 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      I did this today. Got all the way down the list and forgot the cream cheese. I didn't with out the cream cheese and it was still good. The Colombian white cheese was good with it Erica.

      Reply
    22. Erica

      April 24, 2010 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      Thank you all for the comments and feedback!

      Reply
    23. Francesca

      July 02, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      I cooked the pasta today and truly can say it was best cheesy pasta I ever made. My children and husband agreed with me. It will definitely be one of our regular dish and favourite pasta from now on. Thank you

      Reply

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