Pasta with Broccoli and Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 oz shell pasta
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz shell pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the 3 cups broccoli florets to the pot. Cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli. Return them to the pot.

4. 4

   Stir in the 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt over low heat, tossing for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed, until melted and creamy. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• colander
• measuring cups
• wooden spoon

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