My Favourite Pasta Recipes
I don’t know about you, but broccoli is one of my most favourite veggies. I can eat it in any form and never really get tired of it. I always find ways to add it to food or make it as a side. Fortunately, for me, my kids also love it, even as a pizza topping. The weather is slowly turning into teens (centigrade), by the end of this week. I am all smiles and more smiles. Have a wonderful week!
Cheesy Pasta with Broccoli and Chicken
Preparation time: 20 minutes; Cooking time: 30 minutes; Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 400g short pasta of your choice
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 cup whipping (35%) cream
- 150g mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2-3 cups diced, boiled or rotisserie chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese to top
Instructions
- Boil pasta in plenty of salted water as per packet instructions. In the last 3-4 minutes add broccoli. Remove pasta and broccoli, and drain. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile heat olive oil and add onions and garlic and cook until soft (do not brown).
- Add cream and heat until piping hot, then add cheese and heat slowly until melted. Season to taste. Add chicken and heat till hot then toss in drained pasta and broccoli (if too thick add some reserved pasta water). Serve hot.
- You can sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top, if you like.
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This looks amazing!! Can’t wait to try it 🙂 also, so jealous of all the traveling you’re doing! I just started my own blog https://americanbloggerxoxo.wordpress.com/ if you would like to check it out! I would love to hear your input!
Thanks for checking out my blog. Will check out yours straight away!
Liz
I also love broccoli with pasta!! But when I say that I often recieve strange looks back, glad I found another broccoli lover 🙂 By the way, I love your blog and recipes, thanks for sharing!! 🙂
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Thank you. Broccoli and pasta is a great combo. What more can I say???
liz
I’m with you, broccoli is one of my favorites vegetables. My brother and I grew up loving it and now all three boys love it. This would be a perfect dish for them too, pasta and cheese and broccoli. It’s all their favorites!
I’m glad so many people love broccoli. It’s also healthy too and my kids love it too!
Liz
I make something very similar, it’s really good and healthy. Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables.
I’m so glad to hear there are others who enjoy broccoli, like me! Have a wonderful week!
liz
This recipe is perfect for us! My new adopted son LOVES broccoli – can’t get enough of it so we’ll definitely be making this soon. Thanks Liz!
Thanks. I’m glad to hear you have a new, adopted son. How exciting!
Liz
I made similar pasta recipe to this only with pesto sauce and added some veggies besides broccoli. It’s a meal by itself and so delicious. Your version is so simple and yet looks so appetizing. It makes me want to cook for tomorrow’s dinner. Yum! ❤
Simple is my magic word. I like the most simple recipes, always. Have a great week!
Liz
Thank you Liz. 🙂
Hi Liz – the weather is finally warming up here, time to dust off the patio furniture and make some al fresco eats. Have a great week! -Kat
I tell you it’s extra warm here today 20 C. I’m in a tee shirt and shorts!!!!
Liz
My husband makes this–it’s one of my all-time favorite meals!
Me too! My husband can’t cook. Ha ha!
liz
Tasty and healthy!
Thank you, Eric
Liz
I make something very similar but it’s low-fat and we love it. I wouldn’t mind kicking it up a notch with your recipe! Broccoli is a favorite too as long as it is not overcooked 🙂
My kids really love cheese, If I was eating it alone, I would probably skip the cheese! Have a great weekend
Liz
Yup, this one gets saved, and used!
I hope it was used!
Liz
Not yet, but I owe mio figlio e mia nuora
No worries. Have a great weekend
Liz
Oops, I hit the Send button too soon. I owe them a meal, so this will be tried out then. I also sent the recipe to my Canadian niece and she’ll be using it soon.
Thanks so much for passing it on. That’s what blogging is all about.
Liz
This sounds like a meal I would love, Liz! Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables, too. I love the cheese sauce. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I’m so glad your weather is warming up! Ours has just been great lately as well.
It’s warm. I’m in a tee shirt and shorts and thoroughly enjoying every moment!
Liz