No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake
A creamy, cheesy pasta bake featuring broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights and potlucks, with minimal prep and no pre-boiling required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 7.5 oz whipped chive or garlic & herb cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz dry pasta (rotini, penne, cellentani, or fusilli)
- 2 to 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 to 2 tsp seasoning salt (or salt and pepper, to taste)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix the cream cheese with the olive oil until combined.
- Add the dry pasta, chopped broccoli, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the bowl. Stir until combined and the pasta is submerged.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use low sodium chicken broth if preferred. Adjust seasoning to taste if using plain salt and pepper. For a crisper top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes after the final bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: broccoli pasta, pasta bake, creamy bake, vegetarian casserole, weeknight dinner
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