Description
Cheesy Beef Broccoli Pasta offers a delightful blend of tender ground beef, vibrant broccoli, and rich cheddar cheese, all enveloped in perfectly cooked pasta. This comforting dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- 3. Add Broccoli: Stir in broccoli florets and cook for an additional 3 minutes until bright green yet crunchy.
- 4. Create Cheese Sauce: Lower heat, add heavy cream and garlic powder while stirring. Gradually mix in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- 5. Combine Everything: Add the drained pasta into the skillet, mixing thoroughly until coated with the sauce.
- 6. Serve: Plate the pasta and sprinkle additional cheddar on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg