Creamy Broccoli Pasta

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Creamy Broccoli Pasta is a simple and hearty meal that’s easy to whip up for weeknight dinners. This affordable recipe takes only 30 minutes to prepare.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Broccoli Pasta, Creamy Broccoli Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Pasta

Servings: Servings

Calories: 667kcal

Author: Nicole Barker

Ingredients

3 cup short dry pasta
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
2 clove garlic cloves
1 small onion
1 head broccoli head
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 cup walnuts

Instructions

Remove the broccoli stem and chop its head into florets. Cook them in a steamer or into boiling water until your preferred tenderness. In my case, I cooked it in boiling water for four minutes. Drain water and set aside.
Chop the onion into small pieces. Then heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-sized pan and sauté onion until translucent, season with salt. Next, add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
Remove from heat and add cream cheese, heavy cream, grated parmesan, ground pepper, and chopped walnuts. Stir to combine. Fold in cooked broccoli. Set aside.
Cook the pasta following its package instructions.
Once pasta is cooked, drain it and combine it with the prepared sauce. Note: you may need to re-heat the sauce before mixing it with the pasta.
Serve warm with extra parmesan and ground pepper.

Notes

Tips

Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to three days. Then, reheat them in a pan with a drizzle of oil or water to moisten the pasta.

Recipe Notes

Creamy Broccoli Pasta is an easy and affordable recipe for any week's dinner. This creamy pasta is excellent for the whole family, packed with broccoli and nuts that provide a fantastic taste and tossed with a creamy sauce, which can't ever go wrong.

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