Broccoli Pasta
Creamy broccoli pasta made with simple ingredients for a quick, healthy, and easy family dinner ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups broccoli, steamed
4 oz cream cheese
1/4–1/2 cup pasta water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups pasta
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Steam the broccoli until soft and tender. Frozen broccoli works well and can be steamed in the microwave.
In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed broccoli, cream cheese, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup pasta water.
Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
Toss the broccoli sauce with the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Add parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Use whole wheat or protein pasta for a more filling meal.
You can add cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein.
Adjust the amount of pasta water depending on how thick or creamy you like the sauce.
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