Description
A creamy, comforting pasta dish with tender broccoli and a rich parmesan sauce that comes together quickly for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add broccoli and cook until tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently.
- Add parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
- Drain pasta and add it to the sauce, mixing until well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best texture
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency
- Do not overcook broccoli to keep it vibrant
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy broccoli pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, quick dinner, comfort food pasta