This ultra-creamy broccoli Alfredo noodles is so comforting it will blow your mind that it comes together in only 20 minutes! Paired with a tender broccoli rice and plenty of Parmesan makes for a satisfying dinner full of good-for-you nutrients!
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Ingredients list for the Creamy Broccoli Pasta Recipe
- 1 head broccoli
- 8 oz (220g) spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (250ml) cooked pasta water
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
- 1/3 cup of fresh shredded Parmesan (or four-Cheese Italian blend)
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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Directions
1. To make the creamy broccoli pasta: Cut the broccoli into medium pieces and transfer to a food processor – work in batches if necessary. Pulse the broccoli until completely broken down into couscous-sized granules. Pull out any unprocessed pieces, transfer broccoli rice to a bowl, and re-process the large pieces. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
2. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water, drain, and set aside. Reserve approximately 1 cup of the cooked pasta water. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the hot pasta water.
3. Heat olive oil and butter on medium heat in a large skillet, add minced garlic, and cook for about 1 minute without burning.
4. Add pasta water (with the dissolved bouillon cube) and heavy cream to the skillet with cooked garlic. Bring to a simmer, stirring, then add cooked spaghetti. Once the liquids are simmering again, add the broccoli rice, and keep stirring everything together. Add cheese, reduce to a simmer, and continue to cook, constantly stirring, to thicken the sauce and cook the broccoli – for another minute or two.
5. To serve, top each serving of creamy broccoli pasta with cheese and black pepper.
