This creamy broccoli pasta is an easy, comforting one pot pasta dinner. Vegetarian, healthy and oh so good.
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- Cook the Base. Melt butter in a large pot, sauté garlic, then add chicken broth, half-and-half, and seasonings. Stir in the uncooked pasta and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add Broccoli & Simmer. Lower heat and simmer the pasta for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add broccoli and cook another 5–7 minutes until pasta is tender and broccoli is cooked.
- Finish & Serve. Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan until creamy. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat with a splash of liquid to loosen the sauce.
Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions
To Make-Ahead: Prepare the pasta and broccoli as directed, then let it cool completely. Store in the refrigerator and reheat when ready to serve.
To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of milk, broth, or water to loosen the sauce.
Broccoli Pasta
This creamy broccoli pasta is an easy, comforting one pot pasta dinner. Vegetarian, healthy and oh so good.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1¼ cups half-and-half
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ pound uncooked pasta
- 3½ cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Stir in the onion powder, thyme, oregano, and parsley.
- Add the uncooked pasta and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 5–7 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 931mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 312mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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