Mushroom Broccoli Pasta
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short pasta noodles rigatoni, penne, ziti, etc.
- 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby bella mushrooms washed, dried, and sliced if they’re large
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta to the package directions. About 1 minute before the pasta finishes cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot. Drain the water, briefly rinse with cool water, set aside. While the pasta cooks, make the white sauce.8 ounces short pasta noodles, 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low to medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. The mixture should be smooth and free of lumps.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Add the whole milk, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Continue to whisk until the ingredients are well combined. Add the mushrooms and reduce the heat to low. Use a wooden spoon to stir constantly until the sauce begins to thicken. Don't let it bubble or boil; otherwise, it will separate. It should be smooth and creamy in consistency. Remove from heat.1 cup whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups baby bella mushrooms
- Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta noodles and blanched broccoli. Gently toss to combine.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.5 cups of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Mushroom Broccoli Pasta
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
419
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
16
g
80
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
233
mg
10
%
Potassium
374
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
1091
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
104
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
