Broccoli pasta is a really quick and hearty recipe the whole family will love!
Extra creamy, cheese-coated broccoli mixed with a choice of pasta! Serve on its own or add in a side salad and some garlic bread.
Ingredients :
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
Directions :
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.
