Creamy Broccoli Pasta

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Broccoli Pasta, a quick and easy dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner. Featuring tender pasta and vibrant broccoli florets tossed in a velvety homemade Parmesan cream sauce, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between wholesome and indulgent. Highlights include a fragrant garlic and olive oil base, a buttery roux for a luxuriously smooth sauce, and a touch of chili flakes for a subtle kick, if desired. Ready in just 30 minutes and customizable with your favorite pasta shape, this creamy delight is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of flavor and color. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g Pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)
• 250 g Fresh broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 3 unit Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. About 4 minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water. Once cooked, drain both pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the flour to make a roux, and cook for 1-2 minutes while whisking constantly.

Step 4

Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes until it thickens into a creamy sauce.

Step 5

Lower the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to coat everything evenly in the creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.

Step 7

Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of chili flakes for some heat if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1193.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1538.1

Total Fat 76.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 185.9mg	0%
Sodium 4004.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 75.2g	0%

Vitamin D 214.7IU	0%
Calcium 1662.6mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1798.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 37.6%