Description
Creamy Broccoli Pasta – One Pot! A delightful and easy one-pot meal that combines al dente pasta with fresh broccoli in a rich and creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- ½ lb. medium pasta shells
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: onion powder
- dried thyme
- salt
- ½ teaspoon EACH: dried oregano
- dried parsley
- 3 ½ cups broccoli florets uncooked
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated into a powder
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and half and half, stirring to combine.
- Add the medium pasta shells, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, dried oregano, and dried parsley; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the uncooked broccoli florets and lemon juice; cook for an additional 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Simmer
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Pasta, One Pot Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Broccoli Pasta, Quick Dinner