Creamy Italian Broccoli
Transform your weeknight dinners with this indulgent and flavor-packed Creamy Italian Broccoli recipe! Featuring vibrant broccoli florets coated in a velvety sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a medley of Italian seasonings, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 25 minutes. A quick blanch ensures the broccoli remains tender-crisp, while garlic sautéed in olive oil adds depth of flavor. Perfect as a side dish or a low-carb entrée, this recipe is customizable with a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Serve this creamy broccoli alongside roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or over pasta for an easy, comforting meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and stir. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the cream, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce becomes smooth.
Stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet and toss gently to coat it evenly in the creamy sauce.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is heated through and fully coated in the sauce.
Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with your favorite protein for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.7 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2243 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 814 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% | |
*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.
