One Pot Creamy Broccoli Pasta

  
I am a great lover of pasta. I am a great lover of broccoli. When I can combine those two loves into one quick, easy and delicious creamy pasta dish, then I am in heaven!
I adapted and downsized this recipe from a blog called Savory Nothings.  It now feeds only two people which is much more manageable for myself.  And they are very generous servings. I took half  across to my friend Glenna and kept half for myself. 
 
I am a huge fan of all-in-one pasta types of dishes. By that I mean pasta dishes where everything, including the pasta and the sauce, all cook in the one pan.
NO fuss, NO muss and very little to clean up. You can't go wrong!
   
I love, Love, LOVE broccoli. Its one of my favorite vegetables. When I saw this recipe, I just knew that I had to cook it for myself.  It was right up my alley. Its rich and creamy sauce belies the simplicity of it. It only looks complicated!  And you can be enjoying it in about half an hour's time! BONUS!
 


WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE ONE POT CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA
Very simple store cupboard ingredients, a few fresh bits and a small  broccoli crown!  That's it! 

• 1/2 TBS avocado oil (can use canola oil)
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) dry white wine (or chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
• 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 4 ounces (1 cup, 115g) small pasta shapes (I used fusilli.)
• 2 cups chopped broccoli (1 head)
• 1/2 cup (90g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 TBS cream cheese
• 1/2 TBS fresh lemon juice
• salt and black pepper to taste

 
I've been using organic avocado oil lately. My sister says it is one of the healthiest oils.  You can use any kind oil you wish. I don't recommend wasting extra virgin olive oil on it however!
My broccoli crown was about 6-inches across. I used all of it including just a bit of the stems. I chopped it all into bite sized pieces. They were al dente when done. If you want your broccoli softer, then cut the pieces a bit smaller.
Italian Seasoning is a pre-mixed herb seasoning that includes all of the popular Italian seasonings and herbs. Mine is McCormick brand.
You can easily make your own however. I like making my own seasonings and spice mixes most of the time. Its very easy. Here's how:
2 TBS dried basil2 TBS dried oregano1 TBS dried parsley flakes1 TBS garlic powder1/2 tsp dried thyme1 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp dried rosemary1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Simply combine all of the ingredients in  bowl, mixing them well together. Transfer to an airtight container ad then store in a cool dark place for up to six months.  Easy peasy.
 
HOW TO MAKE ONE POT CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA
Nothing could be simpler.  No fuss, no muss, all in one deliciousness! 

Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until very fragrant. Add the white wine and lemon zest. Cook and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until reduced by half.Add the chicken broth, milk, Italian seasoning, onion and garlic powder. Season to taste with salt. Bring to the boil and then add the pasta.Reduce to a strong simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently so as to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.Stir in the broccoli. Cover tightly and cook for a further 4 to 5 minutes until the broccoli and pasta are nearly done.Remove the lid and cook for a further one to two minutes.Remove from the heat. Stir in both cheeses along with the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as required.  Serve immediately.

 
I was really pleased with the results of this. You do need to eat it right away as the sauce thickens quite a bit as it stands. It still tastes good, but is not as creamy.  
There was a really nice mix of textures in this tasty dish. You had lovely, perfectly cooked pasta, crispy tender broccoli and the rich creamy sauce.  I will make this again for sure! 

Some other pasta dishes in The English Kitchen that you might enjoy are:

PASTA E PISELLI - Simple ingredients put together in a simple way.  Pasta, peas, water and cheese. It doesn't get any simpler or easier than this. You wouldn't think that simple things like this could come together in such a delicious way, but like magic, they do!  I love this.

MARTHA STEWARTS ONE PAN PASTA -One thing I love about this tasty pasta dish is that everything cooks in one pan, even the pasta (linguini) . . . you just add the dry pasta and other ingredients, including water, and it cooks all-together in the pan. No fuss, no muss, no faffing about with having to drain this or that . . . the water, tomatoes, etc. condense along with the starch from the cooking pasta to create a delicious sauce. 

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One Pot Creamy Broccoli Pasta

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 MinThis easy and delicious creamy pasta dish cooks all in one pan and is perfectly sized for two people.

Ingredients

• 1/2 TBS avocado oil (can use canola oil)
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) dry white wine (or chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
• 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 4 ounces (1 cup, 115g) small pasta shapes
• 2 cups chopped broccoli (1 head)
• 1/2 cup (90g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 TBS cream cheese
• 1/2 TBS fresh lemon juice
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until very fragrant. Add the white wine and lemon zest. Cook and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until reduced by half.
2. Add the chicken broth, milk, Italian seasoning, onion and garlic powder. Season to taste with salt. Bring to the boil and then add the pasta.
3. Reduce to a strong simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently so as to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
4. Stir in the broccoli. Cover tightly and cook for a further 4 to 5 minutes until the broccoli and pasta are nearly done.
5. Remove the lid and cook for a further one to two minutes.
6. Remove from the heat. Stir in both cheeses along with the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as required.
7. Serve immediately.

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