Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Recipes

EASY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes. The pasta should be quite firm still as it will continue cooking in the oven. Add the broccoli florets and cook for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a deep pan or saucepan then whisk in the flour.
• Cook for 1-2 minutes then whisk in the garlic powder and thyme.
• Add the milk, stirring/whisking continuously, until smooth. Cook over medium heat until the sauce has thickened and the flour has cooked through.
• Stir in the cream, grated cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the pasta and broccoli with the cheese sauce. Add a little pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
• Transfer to a baking dish and top with grated cheddar cheese. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
• Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.

BROCCOLI-PASTA-CHEDDAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix sugar, mayonnaise, and vinegar; set aside.
• Boil noodles until done; drain in colander. Run cold water over pasta to chill.
• In a large bowl combine pasta, onion, cheddar cheese, and broccoli. Pour desired amount of dressing over and toss well. Serve cold.

BROCCOLI & CHEDDAR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until tender, (about 10 minutes).
• Stir in the broccoli then drain right away.
• Return pasta& broccoli to pot.
• Whisk flour, salt& pepper into the milk& pour over the pasta.
• Mix the mustard in, and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
• Remove pot from heat, add the Cheddar& stir until the cheese melts.
• Note: If you use frozen broccoli, stir it in with the milk.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour until fully incorporated, then toast for about 30 seconds, or until slightly darkened in color.
• Add the half-and-half and whisk until the flour mixture has completely dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened lightly.
• Stir in the kosher salt, onion powder, black pepper, nutmeg, and celery salt. Add the shredded mozzarella and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, and whisk until completely melted and smooth, 2-3 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and fold in 1½ cups Kroger® Brand Frozen Broccoli Florets, 1¼ cups Kroger® Brand Grilled Chicken Breast Dices, and the cooked Kroger® Brand 100% Whole Grain Salad Rotini Pasta.
• Transfer the pasta to an 8"x13" baking dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup Kroger® Brand Frozen Broccoli Florets, remaining ½ cup Kroger® Brand Grilled Chicken Breast Dices, and remaining ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.
• Place the dish under the broiler for 3-6 minutes, or until the cheese on top has melted and is lightly browned and crispy.
• Serve immediately with Kroger® Brand Italian Herb Focaccia.
• Enjoy!