One Pot Broccoli Pasta
One pot broccoli pasta - a quick, flavorful dish where tender orzo pasta and fresh broccoli cook together in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Servings: 4 -6
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup diced red onion or sweet onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2-2 cups chopped broccoli
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1. Add butter to a pan over medium heat.
- 2. Add carrots, onion, and orzo.
- 3. Mix well, then add in the seasonings.
- 4. Cook for 1-2 mins (until fragrant) then add the broccoli.
- 5. Once everything is coated in seasonings and butter, add the chicken broth.
- 6. Cook for 9-10 mins more, or until the pasta is al dente.
- 7. Add heavy cream and cheese.
- 8. Cook for an additional 4-6 mins until creamy
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 823mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g