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Cheesy One Pot Broccoli Pasta

Cheesy One Pot Broccoli Pasta

5 from 2 votes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: one pot pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Jess
This creamy, cheesy, vegetable-forward one pot pasta is the perfect dinner. Fresh broccoli and peas brighten up this dish. This simple broccoli pasta is ready in under 40 minutes.
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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

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  • 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.
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