Broccoli and cheddar are well-established as a winning soup duo, but this easy broccoli and parm pasta might just give ‘em a run for their money. And thanks to its one-pot technique, it’s easy to whip up (and clean up!) any night of the week.
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One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Pasta
Ingredients
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- 1½ tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1½ cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- ½ pound short pasta
- 2½ cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil In the large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots and cook until fragrant and shallots turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and add in pasta. Cover and cook until pasta is al dente. Add in broccoli during the last 6 minutes of cooking the pasta.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and lemon juice until thick and glossy. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide pasta into bowls, drizzle a little olive oil over top, and finish with more Parmesan cheese and black pepper over top.
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