Description
A cozy vegetarian one-pan dinner featuring tender pasta and broccoli in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight comfort and pairs beautifully with garlic bread or crusty rolls.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil.
2. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water; drain and set aside.
3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes to form a roux, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
5. Cook sauce 3-5 minutes until thickened, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
6. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted, then fold in pasta and broccoli.
7. If desired, sprinkle extra cheese on top and broil 2-3 minutes until golden.
8. Serve hot with bread sides or enjoy directly from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: cheesy broccoli pasta, creamy broccoli pasta, broccoli pasta cream sauce, easy vegetarian dinner, pasta skillet, weeknight dinner, comfort food