Creamy Vegetarian Broccoli Cheddar Pasta: A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Everyone
A delicious and easy recipe for everyone that combines creamy cheese sauce with fresh broccoli and pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the cheese sauce, and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg