Creamy Broccoli Parmesan Pasta Recipe -

With fall approaching, my cravings for soups and pastas are increasing. I love experimenting with new sauces for our pasta dishes while tossing in various meats and veggies along the way. This week, I kept it simple while creating a delicious, creamy sauce that can be paired with so many items I’d like to add into different pasta dishes later! This Creamy Broccoli Parmesan Pasta recipe is full of flavor, even with its limited ingredients!

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Ingredients for Creamy Broccoli Parmesan Pasta:

1 lb spiral veggie pasta
2 cups broccoli
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
2.5 cups vegetable broth
2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1.5 tbsp flour
salt and pepper to taste
parsley to garnish, chopped

Preparation:

Cut your broccoli into bite-sized florets.
In a large pan, heat oil and garlic for 2 minutes on medium high. Add broccoli and saute for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add butter to your pan and melt. Slowly add in flour and mix well.
Add heavy cream, cheese, and broth to your pan, stirring well to prevent lumping. Reduce heat to medium low. Sauce will begin to thicken after 2 minutes of simmering.
Fold in pasta and broccoli.
Garnish and serve!

Variations for Your Creamy Pasta Recipe

My first go-to variation for this delicious Creamy Broccoli Parmesan Pasta recipe is adding chicken. Whether you like to chop yours up and blend it into the pasta or slice a hearty chicken breast and lay it atop the pasta, it will make the perfect addition to your Creamy Broccoli Parmesan Pasta recipe.

Sauteed shrimp is another favorite of mine in any pasta dish. If you’re a seafood fan, shrimp will make a tasty add-in for your parmesan sauce! Toss in a few red pepper flakes if you enjoy your shrimp pasta with a bit of kick!