One Pot Broccoli Cheese Pesto Pasta
Quick to throw together and so delicious...a very simple recipe to slowly welcome in spring!
Servings: 6
Calories: 525kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound short-cut pasta
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 cups shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pasta, and broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Do not drain the water. 2. Stir in the milk. Add the cheeses, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, hot sauce, and pesto, and stir until melted and creamy. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parmesan and basil. Season with salt and pepper. If the sauce feels thick, add ¼ cup milk or water to thin.3. Divide the pasta and broccoli between bowls. Top with black pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal
