Pasta with Cheese and Broccoli
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
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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!
Francesca
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
Erica
Thank you all for the comments and feedback!
Fr@nciJoe
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.
Dawn
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.
Fr@nciJoe
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
norma
For not having much in your fridge...you did ok...nice and creamy...great dish!
Vinolia
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!!!