Creamy Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Pasta, Such As Tagliatelle; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 400 grams Broccoli (If Using Frozen, See Note); 1 Onion, Peeled And Diced; 2 cloves (small) Garlic Or 1 Large, Peeled And Diced; 100 grams Cream Cheese; 100 milliliters Vegetable Broth; Salt, Pepper, And Red Chili Flakes, To Taste; Lemon Juice, To Taste (optional); 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)

Servings: persons

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Note; If you use frozen broccoli, throw it in a pan right away with 3 tablespoons olive oil and cover with a lid.
2
The broccoli thaws more quickly.
3
Bring water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package instructions.
4
If using fresh broccoli, wash and cut broccoli into small florets.
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Heat olive oil in a pan, then add broccoli, onion and garlic.
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Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Add cream cheese.
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Sowly pour in the vegetable broth, but if you think the mixture is getting watery, stop pouring!
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Once ready, drain pasta in a sieve.
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Add to the broccoli-cream mixture.
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Cook over medium heat for another 5 minutes.
12
Add salt, pepper and a few chili flakes to taste.
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To give it another kick, add a few splashes of lemon juice and honey to the mix.
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Serve!

389

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Pasta, Such As Tagliatelle, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 400 grams Broccoli (If Using Frozen, See Note), 1 Onion, Peeled And Diced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Broccoli Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Broccoli Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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