vegetable pasta sauce

Creamy Broccoli Parmesan Pasta Sauce

A creamy broccoli parmesan sauce blended smooth for an easy vegetable-forward pasta dinner.

5Prep min
20Cook min
25Total min
4 servingsYield
Creamy broccoli parmesan pasta sauce in a bowl
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Creamy Broccoli Parmesan Pasta Sauce

25 min

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) pasta
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) finely grated parmesan
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta water, as needed
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta until al dente. During the last 4 minutes, add broccoli to the pasta water.

  2. 2

    Reserve pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli.

  3. 3

    Blend most of the broccoli with olive oil, garlic, parmesan, cream and a small splash of pasta water until smooth.

  4. 4

    Return the sauce and pasta to the pot over low heat.

  5. 5

    Toss well, adding more pasta water as needed.

Helpful notes

  • Reserve a few broccoli florets for texture if desired.

Serving ideas

Serve with short pasta shapes such as penne, rigatoni or shells.