Pasta with Broccoli and Cheese
A quick and comforting weeknight pasta dish with tender broccoli and melted cheese, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 15g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz shell pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the 3 cups broccoli florets to the pot. Cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli. Return them to the pot.
Step 4
Stir in the 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt over low heat, tossing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Remove from heat and stir in the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed, until melted and creamy. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- measuring cups
- wooden spoon
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