Description
A comforting and creamy Broccoli Cheese Pasta dish that’s quick to prepare and family-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, onion powder
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water.
- While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, melt the butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the butter melts, stir in the flour, cooking for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Bring the saucepan to a simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until it thickens.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until it melts and blends smoothly into the sauce, seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, then combine them with the cheese sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy your creamy dish!
Notes
For best results, cook pasta al dente and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Saucing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pasta, broccoli, cheese, quick dinner, comfort food