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Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

Creamy broccoli cheddar pasta — a cozy vegetarian pasta dinner kids ask for again.

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Dinner·American·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Cook

12 oz elbow macaroni
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp butter
2 cups cheddar (shredded)
1 cup milk
2 tbsp flour
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Cheesy pasta
Cook pasta with broccoli in the same pot. Make a quick cheddar sauce with butter, flour, and milk. Toss everything together until creamy.

Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 20g protein · 56g carbs · 22g fat · 5g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.

DinnerAmericanEasy

30-Minute Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

Name: Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz elbow macaroni; 4 cups broccoli florets; 2 tbsp butter; 2 cups cheddar (shredded); 1 cup milk; 2 tbsp flour; Salt and pepper

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Ready in 30 minutes
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10 min

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20 min

Total

30 min

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Nutrition

Per serving (estimate)

480

Cal

56g

Carbs

20g

Protein

22g

Fat

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