One Pot Broccoli Cheese Pasta
One Pot Broccoli Cheese Pasta is a quick and comforting dish. Cooked in a single pot, it combines tender pasta with fresh broccoli and a rich cheese sauce for a deliciously easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 4 Cloves garlic
- 3 ½ cups Broccoli florets
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- ½ tsp Dried oregano, dried parsley
- ½ tsp Onion powder, dried thyme, salt
- 1 ½ cups Half and half
- ½ lb Medium pasta shells
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients before starting.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, half and half, and seasonings.
- Bring to a boil, then add the pasta.
- Ensure the pasta is submerged and return to a boil.
- Cook partially covered as per package instructions.
- Add broccoli in the last 6 minutes.
- Stir occasionally with a silicone spatula to prevent sticking.
- Uncover and test pasta for doneness.
- If needed, cover and cook longer until pasta reaches the desired tenderness.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese gently with a silicone spatula.
- Let the sauce thicken while standing.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with garlic bread topped with cheese.