Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish made with tender broccoli and a silky creamy sauce, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dry pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, then stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until fully coated with the sauce.
- Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook the broccoli to keep a slight crunch.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Reheat gently with a bit of cream or milk to restore the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy broccoli pasta, easy pasta dinner, comfort food pasta, vegetarian pasta recipe, creamy sauce pasta