Creamy Broccoli Pasta: The Best Comfort Food Recipe at Home
Enjoy a deliciously creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring fresh broccoli that’s perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Add the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet, then mix in the Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Pasta, Comfort Food, Easy Pasta Recipe