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Cheesy broccoli pasta tossed in a creamy sauce and ready to serve for a quick family meal
Isaac blogger

Easy Creamy Broccoli Pasta

A cozy and simple creamy broccoli pasta made with tender pasta, fresh broccoli, and a smooth cheese sauce—perfect for quick, comforting weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz short pasta
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (alcohol-free)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (alcohol-free)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Cook Pasta and Broccoli
  4. Cook pasta until tender. Add broccoli near the end of cooking until just tender. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  5. Make Sauce Base
  6. Melt butter and stir in flour until smooth and lightly bubbling.
  7. Add Milk
  8. Whisk in milk gradually and cook about 3–5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes smooth.
  9. Add Cheese
  10. Stir in seasonings and cheese until melted and smooth.
  11. Combine
  12. Toss pasta and broccoli with the sauce, adjusting with pasta water if needed.
  13. Serve
  14. Taste and serve warm.

Notes

• Measure ingredients accurately for consistent results.
• Cooking times may vary depending on equipment and ingredient temperature.
• Allow pasta to rest briefly before serving so the sauce settles.
Storage
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and store airtight up to 4 days.
Reheating
• Reheat gently until warmed through, adding a small splash of milk or pasta water if needed.