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Creamy Broccoli Ditalini Pasta


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious creamy pasta dish with fresh broccoli, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 500 g Fresh Broccoli (chopped)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 8 oz Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Pasta water
  • 16 oz Ditalini Pasta

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Stir in chopped broccoli and sauté for another 5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender yet still vibrant green. Add another teaspoon of salt.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the broccoli and creamy sauce. Pour in the reserved pasta water and toss everything together gently until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the pasta and stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
  7. Serve the creamy broccoli pasta immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

Notes

  • Enjoy your creamy broccoli pasta!
  • Watch video below for a step-by-step guide!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg