Creamy Broccoli Pasta Recipe
A quick and creamy broccoli pasta recipe that blends steamed broccoli and cream cheese into a smooth sauce, perfect for a comforting and healthy meal ready in just 16 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Broccoli Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli (steamed)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4–1/2 cup pasta water
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Pasta
- 3 cups pasta
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water for the sauce.
- Steam Broccoli: Steam the broccoli until tender. Frozen broccoli can be steamed in the microwave for convenience.
- Prepare Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine the steamed broccoli, cream cheese, garlic powder, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Mix the broccoli cream sauce into the cooked pasta thoroughly. Adjust consistency with additional pasta water if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy broccoli pasta.
Notes
- Using frozen broccoli is a convenient time saver and works well.
- Adjust garlic powder to taste for more or less flavor.
- Save some pasta water to help thin out the sauce for desired creaminess.
- This recipe can be easily modified with added protein like grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.
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