Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
This broccoli cheddar pasta is creamy, delicious, and easy to make! Feel free to use any type of pasta or cheese for this dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 528kcal
Ingredients
- ½ lb fussili pasta *Not the entire box* Cooked till al dente
- 1 cup broccoli chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup half and half
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large skillet and allow it to melt completely. Once the butter melts, whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Stir in the chicken stock, half and half, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Once it comes to a boil, add the broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Toss in the al dente pasta and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the butter and flour for at least two minutes to eliminate that raw flour taste.
- Turn off the heat before adding the cheddar cheese.
- Do not use an entire box of pasta otherwise, this will turn out dry! Make sure only to use 1/2 lb. If you want to use an entire box of pasta, double the sauce recipe.
- Season with salt and pepper right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 907IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 2mg