Description
Serve with crusty bread and a glass of grape juice for a complete, satisfying meal now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add pasta shells and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, add broccoli, and simmer until pasta is al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version
- use vegetable broth. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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