Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake
Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta (penne or rotini), uncooked
- 4 cups Broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Melted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. If using fresh broccoli, add it to the boiling water during the last 3-4 minutes of pasta cooking. If using frozen broccoli, add it during the last 2 minutes. Drain both the pasta and broccoli well.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the pasta cooks, prepare the cheese sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Pour the pasta and broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter (if using). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the pasta bake.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Let the pasta bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta (penne or rotini), uncooked
- 4 cups Broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Melted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. If using fresh broccoli, add it to the boiling water during the last 3-4 minutes of pasta cooking. If using frozen broccoli, add it during the last 2 minutes. Drain both the pasta and broccoli well.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the pasta cooks, prepare the cheese sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Pour the pasta and broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter (if using). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the pasta bake.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Let the pasta bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min