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One-Pot Creamy Garlic Broccoli Pasta

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Make this quick, comforting, and creamy broccoli pasta in a single pot for easy weeknight dinners and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the pasta, broccoli florets, vegetable broth, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes into a large pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Taste the pasta and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  6. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, substitute the heavy cream with 1/2 cup of milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, added during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, sauté the garlic in olive oil for one minute before adding the other ingredients to the pot.
  • This recipe works well with frozen broccoli florets; add them at the beginning with the other ingredients.

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