One-Pan Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 cup pasta (Dry pasta)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic (Minced cloves)
• olive oil (A drizzle, for cooking)
• 1.5 cup chicken broth (Additional broth may be needed to keep the pasta covered while cooking)
• paprika (To taste)
• onion powder (To taste)
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)
• 1.5 cup broccoli (Chopped)
• 0.5 heavy cream (The source states “1/2 heavy cream” without specifying a unit)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (Shredded)
• Parmesan cheese (Grated, for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Melt the butter with a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the dry pasta and chicken broth. If necessary, add a little more broth so the pasta is fully covered.

4. 4

   Season with paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is mostly cooked and some liquid remains. Add more broth during cooking if needed.

6. 6

   Add the chopped broccoli and continue cooking until the broccoli is tender and the pasta is al dente.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.

8. 8

   Gradually add the shredded cheddar, stirring until it has melted and the sauce is creamy.

9. 9

   Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

The source does not specify the unit for “1/2 heavy cream”; confirm whether this means 1/2 cup before preparing. The amount of olive oil and all seasonings is also unspecified. Pasta cooking time will vary by shape; add broth as needed to keep it covered.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• one-pan
• vegetarian-option
• comfort-food
• stovetop
• quick-and-easy