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ONE POT CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA

Published: May 3, 2022 · Modified: Aug 20, 2025 by Al Dente Diva · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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This easy to make one pot creamy broccoli pasta is made by cooking pasta and broccoli florets in a falvorful sauce all in the same pot.

One pot creamy broccoli pasta

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy week day dinner this one pot creamy broccoli pasta is it!

I’m not kidding when I tell you that this recipe is guaranteed to secure a permanent spot in your dinner time rotation.

The flavors of the cream sauce along with the broccoli and pasta are absolutely incredible together. Every time I make this for family and friends I get so many compliments on it.

Also, it’s all made in one pot. So theres no need to boil the pasta separately for this one. It just doesn’t get any easier than that.

Did I mention that this pasta has broccoli in it, too? I only bring it up because my kids seem to act like its not even there. This is one time I dont get any push back when serving them vegetables.

I guess they're easier to eat when they're covered in a delicious cream sauce.

This is one of my favorite pasta recipes of all time to not only eat but to make, too.

I know that if you give this recipe a try, you’re going to love it just as much as my family and I do.

Fast. Simple. Delicious.

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One pot creamy broccoli pasta variations

This recipe is wonderful as it is but here are some options that you could apply here if you'd like to below.

  • Broccoli- Frozen broccoli can be used here instead of fresh. Just be sure to thaw them first.
  • Pasta- Instead of medium sized shells you can use whatever tube like pasta that you'd like.
  • Add ons- if you'd like to add any additional vegetables like cooked mushrooms you absolutely can. Some shredded chicken or cooked shrimp would work great in this recipe, too.

Other pasta dinners

If you like super easy pasta dinners that are perfect for busy weekday dinners, here are a few more recipes that I think you’ll love.

  • The Best Vodka Sauce
  • Alfredo Sauce
  • Marry Me Pasts
  • Chicken Spaghetti
  • Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

One pot creamy broccoli pasta ingredients

creamy broccoli pasta ingredients
  • Pasta shells
  • Butter
  • Onion, diced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Chicken broth
  • Heavy cream
  • Head of broccoli, chopped
  • Salt pepper, garlic powder
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium high heat and add the diced onion. Let the onion cook for about a minute.

Then add the garlic and sauté until the onion is soft.

Now add the chicken broth.

Next add the heavy cream.

Then season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Bring the liquid up to a boil and add pasta.

Lid the pot and cook the pasta over medium high heat for 5 minutes.

Now add the chopped broccoli florets and stir them in.

Lid the pot and cook the pasta and broccoli together for another 4 minutes.

Now remove the lid and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir that it into the pasta.

Finally add the lid back on and turn the heat off. Allow the sauce to thicken for about ⅔ minutes.

Reseason the pasta with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Give it one more big stir to combine everything together.

Serve warm and enjoy.

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One Pot Creamy Broccoli Pasta

This easy to make one pot creamy broccoli pasta is made by cooking pasta and broccoli florets in a falvorful sauce all in the same pot.
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Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Shells (medium pasta shells)
  • 4 tbs Butter
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups Broccoli florets, chopped small
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbs Garlic Powder

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion and saute for 1 minute
  • Now add the garlic and continue to saute until the onion is soft (about 2-3 more minutes)
  • Then add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with salt, pepper and half of the garlic powder.
  • Bring the liquid up to a boil and add the whole box of shells. Lid the pot and boil the pasta over medium high heat for 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cut the broccoli florets into small pieces. Try to cut them into relatively same size pieces to they cook evenly.
  • When the 5 minutes is up, add the broccoli to the pot and lid it again for another 4 minutes
  • Add the parmesan cheese and reasason the pasta with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir everything together well.
  • Turn the heat off and redid the pot for another 2 minutes to let the same thicken up
  • Transfer the pasta to a serving platter and serve warm. Enjoy!
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  1. Anonymous says

    May 27, 2024 at 4:33 pm

    Any nutritional info?

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Welcome to Al Dente Diva! My name is Tara Ippolito, and I’ve been the head cook in my family for 20 years now. After all that time testing, tweaking, and just cooking, I’ve found my passion in sharing these unique recipes with families everywhere

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