Baked Pasta with Broccoli
A quick and comforting weeknight dinner: pasta and broccoli tossed in a creamy cheese sauce, then baked until golden and bubbly.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook the 8 oz pasta in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente, about 7 minutes. Add the 3 cups broccoli florets for the last 2 minutes, then drain well.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta and broccoli with 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Season with 1 tsp salt and stir until everything is coated.
- 3
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan evenly over the top.
- 4
Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- 5
Serve hot, scooping out portions with a spoon.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Colander
- Large bowl
- 9x13 inch baking dish
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