No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake
A creamy, tangy casserole that combines whipped cream cheese, cheddar, and tender broccoli for a quick, comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- 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 prepare a greased baking dish.
- Mix the cream cheese with the olive oil until well combined.
- Add the dry pasta, broccoli florets, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the bowl, stirring to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Microwave cold cream cheese for 10 to 15 seconds to easily blend. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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