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Baked Pasta with Broccoli and Gorgonzola

Cultural Context

Baked Pasta with Broccoli and Gorgonzola hails from Italy, where pasta dishes are a staple of the cuisine. This comforting dish showcases the rich flavors of gorgonzola cheese paired with nutritious broccoli, making it a popular choice for family dinners. In modern Italian cooking, variations abound, with some adding different vegetables or proteins, reflecting personal tastes and regional ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup leek, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces pasta
1 cup cooked ham, chopped
1 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1 cup grated cheese (parmesan or similar)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

gorgonzola cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Feta provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana Padano is a more affordable cheese with a similar flavor.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly alternative to breadcrumbs.

1

Divide the broccoli into pieces and steam it.

2

While the broccoli is cooking, prepare the cheese.

3

Cook the pasta at the same time.

4

Cut the leek into rings.

5

Stew the leeks with the butter.

6

Add the broccoli.

7

Prepare the béchamel with milk and flour.

8

Add the béchamel inside and stir until it thickens.

9

Add salt and pepper.

10

Add the pasta and cooked ham; mix thoroughly.

11

Transfer to a baking pan.

12

Add the gorgonzola and grated cheese.

13

Cook in the oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking pansteamer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Pasta al Forno con Broccoli e Gorgonzola
Local Name: Pasta al forno con broccoli e gorgonzola

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