Description
Creamy Broccoli Pasta with Cream Sauce is a comforting weeknight dish that combines al dente pasta, vibrant broccoli florets, and a rich, velvety sauce. Infused with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With its delightful flavors and easy customization, it?s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Blanch the Broccoli: Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Blanch in boiling water for about 2 minutes until bright green but crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and saut? for one minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted and creamy. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Mix Everything Together: Add drained pasta and blanched broccoli to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with sauce.
- Season & Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling, Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg