Pasta House Pasta Con Broccoli
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Pasta House Pasta Con Broccoli, a classic Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This hearty recipe combines tender fusilli or shell pasta with vibrant broccoli florets and earthy mushrooms, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream, tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Infused with garlic and a hint of optional red pepper flakes, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and subtly spicy. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy, family-friendly meal that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table. Serve it warm and garnish with extra Parmesan for a luxurious finishing touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (fusilli or shell pasta)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, steam the broccoli florets until tender but still bright green, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, milk, and tomato sauce. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet, followed by the cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and vegetables evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Remove the skillet from the heat, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the Pasta Con Broccoli warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.2 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.5 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 3689 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 748 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 832 mg | 18% | |
*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.
