This One Pot Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is an easy, creamy stove top dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. Serve it as a delicious side dish or a vegetarian main dish.
One Pot Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
Servings: 2 -3
Ingredients
- 9 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot over medium-high heat, boil water with salt and the vegetable broth. Add the pasta and cook as instructed on the packaging.
- A few minutes before it’s is done, add the broccoli florets to the pot.
- Once the pasta is al dente, discard 3/4 of the water and set heat to low.
- Add the heavy cream, butter, cornstarch, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Stir and let it simmer for 2 -3 minutes.
- Serve on plates and add pepper.
Notes
Add some hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Melanie says
Is a “1/4 Cup Corn Starch” the right amount??? That sounds like way too much~
Susan George says
I have tried this yesterday and it is really delicious recipe and a protein rich diet also as broccoli is rich in protein
Rachel says
Great recipe we used it the other night. Thank You
Denise G. says
Finally the recipe I was looking for thanks so much for sharing!
Brittany says
Help! How much water am I supposed to be putting on to boil? Discarding 3/4 of the water is pretty vague when you don’t know how much water!