Creamy Italian Broccoli

Transform your weeknight dinners with this indulgent and flavor-packed Creamy Italian Broccoli recipe! Featuring vibrant broccoli florets coated in a velvety sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a medley of Italian seasonings, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 25 minutes. A quick blanch ensures the broccoli remains tender-crisp, while garlic sautéed in olive oil adds depth of flavor. Perfect as a side dish or a low-carb entrée, this recipe is customizable with a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Serve this creamy broccoli alongside roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or over pasta for an easy, comforting meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 3

Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and stir. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 4

Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the cream, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce becomes smooth.

Step 5

Stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 6

Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet and toss gently to coat it evenly in the creamy sauce.

Step 7

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is heated through and fully coated in the sauce.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with your favorite protein for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(788.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1252.1

Total Fat 109.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 250mg	0%
Sodium 2242.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 38.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 814.2mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 32.8mg	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: 79.2%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 8.5%