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Cheddar Broccoli Pasta

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time16 minsTotal Time21 mins

Looking for a quick and easy side compatible with nearly every protein? Want to avoid some dumb pre-packaged pasta side?

 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1 Small Yellow Onion, Chopped
 2 tbsp Garlic, Minced
 1 lb Rotini PastaFusilli, shells, or others work also
 1 Head Broccoli, MediumCut into small florets
 3 ½ cups Water
 2 cups Half-and-Half
 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
 ½ cup Parmesan, Freshly Grated
 Salt & PepperTo Taste
 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1

In a medium sauce pan add oil and onions and cook until translucent. Approx 5 mins.

Add Garlic and cook until fragrant. Approx 1 min.

2

Add Broccoli, Pasta, Water, & Half-and-Half and bring to a boil

Reduce Heat add Red Pepper Flakes, Pepper, & Salt and simmer until pasta is Al Dente. Approx 13 mins.

3

Mix in Cheese.

Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories579
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g39%

Saturated Fat 17g85%
Cholesterol 138mg46%
Sodium 480mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 51.1g19%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 27.9g
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 18mg100%
Potassium 452mg10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.