Made with AI
Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
25 min Easy
Ingredients
4 Servings
- Rotini pasta12 ounces
- Broccoli florets2 cups
- Butter2 tablespoons
- Heavy cream1 cup
- Parmesan cheese1 cup
- Garlic2 cloves
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
During the last 3 minutes of the pasta's cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the pot to cook alongside the pasta.
- 3
While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Allow the cream to simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta and broccoli to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce.
- 7
Toss everything together, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta and broccoli evenly.
- 8
Serve the Broccoli Alfredo Pasta hot, with extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
