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If you love the creamy texture and comforting flavor of a big bowl of broccoli cheddar soup, you’re really going to be thrilled with this recipe for broccoli cheddar pasta. It’s like getting two classic comfort foods in one.<\/p>\n
Tender bits of broccoli conveniently cook up fast in the same water as the pasta. Then, the broccoli and noodles are folded into a homemade cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce<\/a> that clings to every twist of spiral pasta. And if you’ve never made your own cheese sauce, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to prepare and how much more delicious it is than the cheese sauce made from a boxed mac and cheese<\/a>. And since this is a perfect one-pot meal<\/a>, you can indulge in broccoli and cheddar pasta on even the busiest weeknights!<\/p>\n Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the spiral pasta. Cook the pasta to al dente<\/a> according to the package directions. Then, add the broccoli florets and boil them with the pasta for the last minute of cooking time. The florets will be bright green and tender but still have a little bite. Scoop out 1 cup pasta water and set it aside. Drain the broccoli and pasta in a colander; hold on to these for later.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Remember to salt the pasta water<\/a> after it’s come to a rolling boil but before you add the pasta to the pot.<\/p>\n Dry the pot and add the butter, melting it over medium heat. Once it’s melted, add the minced garlic. Stir and saute the garlic for 30 seconds to one minute or until fragrant. Then, stir in the flour for another minute or two until the butter, flour and garlic form a thick paste.<\/p>\n Add the chicken broth, salt, onion powder, paprika and pepper to the pot. Slowly stir in the warmed half-and-half cream. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Continue stirring. As soon as the sauce begins to look thickened\u2014which should take three to four minutes\u2014remove the pan from the heat.<\/p>\n After you’ve removed the pot from the heat, stir the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses into the sauce. Continue stirring until they’re melted and the sauce is smooth.<\/p>\n Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the pot. Toss everything together until the pasta is thoroughly coated in cheese sauce. If necessary, add a splash of the pasta water to the pot to help loosen the sauce and make it creamy. Serve the cheddar broccoli pasta while it’s hot.<\/p>\n One of the best things about broccoli and cheddar pasta is that it stores very well. Make a batch to divide up over several days for easy make-ahead lunches<\/a>. Let the pasta cool, then transfer it to tightly covered food storage containers. Store in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n When kept tightly sealed and refrigerated, your cheddar\u00a0broccoli pasta will last for up to five days.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze cheddar broccoli pasta for meals down the road. Transfer the pasta to a freezer-safe storage container, and add a few dribbles of half-and-half cream around the edges. (This will help restore the creamy texture when reheating.) Cover the container tightly and freeze the pasta for up to three months.<\/p>\n The broccoli and cheddar pasta can be reheated on the stovetop in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Stir the pasta for 5 to 10 minutes until it’s warmed through and creamy, adding a splash of milk or half-and-half cream if necessary to loosen the sauce. You can also reheat the pasta in the microwave. Heat it in 30- to 60-second bursts, stirring each time, until the pasta is hot. If your cheddar and broccoli pasta is frozen, let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.<\/p>\n To prevent sticking during cooking, use a large amount of water relative to the pasta; this ensures that the noodles have room to move around as they cook. Stir the pasta immediately after adding it to the water. As it boils, stir the pasta occasionally to make sure the noodles stay separated. And remember to season your pasta water<\/a> to give your pasta the most flavor!<\/p>\n Pair this rich and creamy cheddar and broccoli pasta with a protein like baked chicken tenders<\/a>, pulled pork sandwiches<\/a> or grilled sausages<\/a>. Or, make the pasta the main dish with simple sides like a tossed green salad<\/a> or buttered slices of homemade bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pull out just one pot to make the creamiest, most flavorful broccoli cheddar pasta ever!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2131805,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307638,306928,306910,304328,304292,305487,304007,304338,303966,304988,303887,306848,304347,304268,306961,307514,306297,304350,324623,307553,304243,304028,304005,304150,303883,307614,305031],"categories-v2":[310623,309924,309906,308988,308984,308481,308305,310796,308554,308992,308495,308935,308478,309603,308998,259483,309961,310497,312156,309001,309177,310533,309586,308609,308549,309434,308476,310591,308975],"coauthors":[39567],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli 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Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Cook the pasta and broccoli<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Make the roux<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Add the spices and half-and-half<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Add the cheese<\/h3>\n
Step 5: Add the pasta and broccoli<\/h3>\n
SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Broccoli Cheddar Pasta<\/h2>\n
How long does broccoli cheddar pasta last?<\/h3>\n
Can you freeze broccoli cheddar pasta?<\/h3>\n
How do you reheat broccoli cheddar pasta?<\/h3>\n
Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Tips<\/h2>\n
SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
How do you keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with broccoli cheddar pasta?<\/h3>\n