Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounces medium pasta (such as penne or rotini (approx 3 cups dry))
  • 4 cups broccoli (chopped)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (not low sodium)
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste )
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Instruction

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente according to package directions. Add broccoli to the pasta water for the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain well (do not rinse pasta) and set aside.
  • Combine broth, cream, cornstarch, onion powder, and garlic salt in the saucepan and mix well. Bring to a simmer over medium heat while whisking until it comes to a boil and thickens.
  • Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
  • Toss with broccoli and pasta and season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve immediately.