Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Pasta
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Tender pasta shells coated in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce loaded with broccoli florets. This comforting side dish is glorious alongside any main course and can easily serve as a lighter main on its own.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- ~2 cups broccoli florets (cut into small pieces)
- 16 ounces medium pasta shells
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2½ cups half and half (see notes)
- ⅓ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ½ teaspoon granulated chicken bouillon (or ½ bouillon cube, crumbled)
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
- 16 ounces cheddar cheese (freshly grated (medium or sharp))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 521mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 216mg
- Calcium
- 502mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 521MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.