Cheese Pasta Recipe
A creamy and flavorful cheese pasta recipe with a homemade sauce and broccoli, topped with cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tsp hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s hot sauce)
- ½ teaspoon each: onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, mustard powder, parsley
Pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped broccoli
- ½ lb. Gemelli pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: Combine chicken broth, half and half, bouillon cube, hot sauce, and seasonings in a measuring cup; set aside.
- Cook Pasta: Boil water, salt it, then cook pasta until al dente.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add the broth mixture slowly, stir in broccoli, and simmer.
- Combine: Stir in cheese into the sauce, add cooked pasta, and combine well.
- Serve: Let it thicken and absorb sauce, then serve.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli is finely chopped for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheese Pasta, Pasta with Broccoli, Creamy Pasta Recipe
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