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Garden-to-Table Creamy Broccoli Pasta 🌿🧄 | Easy One-Skillet Recipe

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Creamy Broccoli Pasta

Cultural Context

Creamy Broccoli Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the comforting texture of pasta with the nutritious crunch of broccoli. Originating in Spain, this dish reflects the Mediterranean emphasis on fresh vegetables and simple, hearty ingredients. It's a beloved choice for busy weeknights, offering a quick yet satisfying meal that can be easily adapted with various herbs and spices. Today, its creamy sauce and vibrant flavors have made it popular in many households around the world, often featuring variations with different vegetables or proteins.

SpanishESmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 and 1/2 cups broccoli florets
fettuccini pasta
1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
lemon wedges
basil for garnish

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet.

2

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the melted butter and stir.

3

Cook until fragrant, then add 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano and 1/4 teaspoon of onion salt.

4

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.

5

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of heavy cream and stir until combined, bringing it back to a boil.

6

Once boiling, add fettuccini pasta and stir to combine.

7

Add 3 and 1/2 cups of broccoli florets and cook until they turn a vibrant green.

8

Once the broccoli is cooked, add 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and spritz with lemon juice.

9

Garnish with basil and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Broccoli PastaPasta con Brócoli
Local Name: Pasta con brócoli cremoso

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