Broccoli Mozzarella Pasta Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 10 ounces rotini pasta about 2 ½ cups
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded off the block
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded off the block
Instructions
- Steam or blanch the broccoli using your preferred method until tender and bright green. Set aside.4 cups broccoli florets
- Boil a pot of salted water, cook the pasta per package instructions. Drain, rinse with cool water, then drain again.10 ounces rotini pasta
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the garlic and salt, and cook for 30 seconds.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the heavy cream, parmesan, and mozzarella to the pan. Cook until cheese is fully melted, about 3-5 minutes.1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Add the broccoli to the cheese sauce, mix, then add noodles and stir until coated.
- Serve warm with extra cheese and a side of bread.
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Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Mozzarella Pasta Recipe
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
788
% Daily Value*
Fat
48
g
74
%
Saturated Fat
29
g
145
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
141
mg
47
%
Sodium
956
mg
40
%
Potassium
579
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
65
g
22
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
2197
IU
44
%
Vitamin C
82
mg
99
%
Calcium
466
mg
47
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
