Description
Indulge in this creamy and cheesy broccoli pasta that’s bursting with flavors. This easy one-pot recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Dry Pasta:
142g dry spaghetti or pasta shells
Vegetables:
1 tsp olive oil, 3 cups broccoli florets (about 273g), 1 medium onion (110g), 2 cloves garlic
Sauce:
1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth, 4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice, dash salt, dash pepper, 1/2 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes, optionally 2-3 Tbsp butter, 1 1/4 cup half-and-half, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta per package until al dente.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic, then add broccoli and cook until softened.
- Make Sauce: Add cream cheese and broth, stirring until smooth. Add half-and-half for a richer sauce.
- Combine: Add pasta to sauce, adjusting creaminess with pasta water.
- Season and Serve: Stir in lemon juice, honey, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes. Serve garnished with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can customize with herbs or additional vegetables.
- For a richer sauce, use milk or half-and-half instead of vegetable broth.
- Substitute GF pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 358g
- Calories: 476
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 453mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
