Broccoli Cheese Pasta Recipe: A Quick & Indulgent Weeknight Joy
A delicious and easy recipe for broccoli cheese pasta that can be prepared in no time for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli to the boiling pasta.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, returning them to the pot.
- Add the butter, milk, garlic powder, and cheese to the pot, stirring until the cheese is melted and everything is combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This dish is easily customizable; feel free to add other vegetables or proteins!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg