Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
Fearless Gecko

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

29Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendly
#pasta#broccoli#cheddar#comfort food#one pot

Equipment

large pot
stove
mixing spoon
serving plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

butter (room_temperature)

28 g

garlic (minced)

4 clove

shallot (diced)

0.5 piece

red pepper flakes

0.5 tsp

chicken broth

530 ml

half and half

475 ml

pasta

200 g

broccoli (chopped)

150 g

paprika

1 tsp

Dijon mustard

1 tsp

oregano

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

0.5 tsp

sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

60 g

Colby jack cheese (shredded)

60 g

parmesan (grated)

50 g

Instructions

1

Melt butter

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the butter.

2 minMedium heat
2

Sauté aromatics

Once butter melts, add red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and diced shallot.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Garlic should become fragrant but not brown
3

Add liquids and seasonings

Add chicken broth, half and half, paprika, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot.

2 min
4

Bring to boil

Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.

3 minHigh heattimer 3 min
5

Cook pasta

Add pasta, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir often to prevent sticking.

10 minMedium heattimer 10 min
Stir frequently to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom
6

Add broccoli

When pasta is ¾ done, add chopped broccoli, mix well, and cover for 3-4 minutes.

4 minMedium heattimer 4 min
Stir often to prevent burning
7

Adjust consistency

Add extra chicken broth or half and half if needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.

2 min
8

Add cheese

When pasta is fully cooked, turn off heat and add all cheeses. Stir until melted and creamy.

2 min
Remove from heat before adding cheese to prevent separation
9

Serve

Top with fresh parsley and additional parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

1 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway

Best enjoyed fresh. Reheating may cause sauce to separate slightly

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