Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Family favorite and meal prep champion! Creamy broccoli pasta—done in one pot, full of protein and veg, with a silky cheesy sauce. Easy, comforting, satisfying, and on the table in 20 minutes flat!
Quick Reference:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 3-4 bowls
- Difficulty: Easy
- Vegetarian: Yes ✓
- High Protein: Yes ✓
- One Pot: Yes ✓
Macros Per Serving:
- Calories: 340
- Protein: 17g
- Net Carbs: 43g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 7g
Ingredients:
- 225g pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan or vegan parm
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley and extra parmesan for garnish
Instructions:
- Boil pasta in salted water per package, add broccoli in last 2 min of cooking, drain.
- In same pot, add olive oil, sauté garlic 1 min.
- Stir in milk, yogurt, cooked pasta & broccoli, half the cheese, salt & pepper. Simmer 2 min till thick and creamy.
- Serve with parsley, more parmesan, and cracked pepper.
Tips:
- Use whole wheat or chickpea pasta for more protein/fiber.
- Add peas or spinach for extra greens.
- For vegan: use dairy-free milk/yogurt and vegan parmesan.
