Broccoli Pasta Bake
Creamy, hearty, and irresistibly cheesy, this Broccoli Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food that brings family-friendly flavor to your dinner table. Featuring tender penne pasta and vibrant broccoli florets, this dish is coated in a velvety cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce, seasoned with garlic and onion powder for a flavor-packed punch. Topped with golden, crunchy breadcrumbs and baked to bubbly perfection, this pasta casserole is a satisfying blend of creamy textures and crisp toppings. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Packed with wholesome ingredients and brimming with cheesy goodness, this Broccoli Pasta Bake is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams penne pasta
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or spray with cooking spray, then set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water during the last 3 minutes of the pasta cook time.
Drain the pasta and broccoli together, then set them aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue to cook, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine the drained pasta and broccoli with the cheese sauce in a large mixing bowl. Stir until evenly coated.
Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out in an even layer.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the pasta.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the dish sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy, cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.2 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.0 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 5769 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 355.6 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 163.4 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.3 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 3252 mg | 250% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2089 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
