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No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake Recipe

No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake Recipe
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A comforting and flavorful No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake that requires minimal effort but delivers big on taste. This crowd-pleasing casserole features tender pasta, fresh broccoli, and layers of gooey cheddar in a herby cream cheese sauce, all baked to perfection without the need to boil pasta separately. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry family.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 7.5 oz Philadelphia Whipped Chive or Garlic & Herb cream cheese
  • 12 oz dry pasta (rotini, penne, cellentani, or fusilli)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp), divided
  • 2–3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth (regular or low sodium)
  • 1–2 teaspoons seasoning salt or salt & pepper, to taste
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven – Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Step 2: Add Cream Cheese – Place cream cheese in the center of a 13×9-inch baking dish.
  3. Step 3: Layer Pasta, Broccoli, and Cheese – Add pasta, broccoli, and half of the cheddar cheese.
  4. Step 4: Season and Drizzle – Sprinkle seasoning salt and drizzle olive oil.
  5. Step 5: Add Broth – Pour chicken broth over the dish.
  6. Step 6: Cover and Bake – Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Stir, Recover, and Bake Again – Stir, recover with foil, and bake for another 30 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Make It Extra Creamy – Add remaining cheddar cheese and heavy cream, stir until melted.
  9. Step 9: Rest and Serve – Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Any short, sturdy pasta works well.
  • Avoid overbaking for best texture.
  • Fresh broccoli is recommended, but frozen can be used.

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