Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish with broccoli and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Add broccoli and cooked pasta, mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust cheese quantity for desired creaminess.
- Can substitute broccoli with other vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta