Cheesy One Pot Broccoli Pasta
This Cheesy One Pot Broccoli Pasta is made for cozy dinners!
This entire pasta is made in one pot which makes cooking dinner super simple.
In my view there is nothing better than a one pot pasta recipe!
Simple and hearty, this one pot meal is ridiculously comforting.
By cooking the pasta and all of the other ingredients in the vegetable stock and water, the pasta becomes super creamy and full of flavour.
The great thing about cooking in one pot is it requires very little cleanup and of course it’s delicious!
What ingredients are in this one pot broccoli pasta
Onion & garlic: They impart a depth of flavour to start off this dish.
Aromatics: Dried oregano, chili flakes and lemon zest bring a lovely brightness to the recipe!
Vegetables: Broccoli brings a freshness to the dish and so do the green peas if you choose to include them.
Vegetable Broth & water: The liquid needed to cook the pasta in this one pot recipe.
Cheese: A mix of three cheeses including parmesan, fontina (or mozzarella) and ricotta gives this one pot pasta serious creaminess.
Cheesy One Pot Broccoli Pasta
Equipment
- large dutch oven or large pot with a lid
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp chili or red pepper flakes
- Zest from one lemon
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets about 1 head of broccoli
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Ground pepper
- 500 g fusilli or rotini pasta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese (about 120g) mozzarella or gruyere are good substitutes
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 1 cup frozen green peas, defrosted OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
- Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!
Notes
- Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
- Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
- Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
I seriously cannot get enough of this one pot pasta. It serves two purposes: a cheesy, comforting meal AND a dose of green vegetables.
Tips for making this one pot broccoli pasta recipe
Will I end up with a liquidy pasta?
As long as you follow the instructions, you should end up with a bit of liquid at the end. This helps create the ‘sauce’ along with all of the cheeses.
Can I use a different shape of pasta?
Stick to a smaller pasta shape like fusilli or rotini OR a pasta that lists about a 9-12 minute cooking time.
What’s the best pot to use?
Make sure to use a dutch oven or deep pot so all of the ingredients have space to cook.
More one pot and pasta recipes to love from the blog:
One Pot Sausage and Tomato Pasta
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
One Pan Baked Chicken with Tomatoes & Oregano
Quick White Beans with Tomatoes and Kale
30 Minute Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess
DISCLAIMER: THIS RECIPE WAS ORIGINALLY CREATED FOR THE ITALIAN CENTRE SHOP AND THEY HAVE GRACIOUSLY LET ME REPUBLISH TO THE BLOG.
