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
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Creamy Broccoli Parmesan Pasta Sauce
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
Cook the pasta until al dente. During the last 4 minutes, add broccoli to the pasta water.
- 2
Reserve pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli.
- 3
Blend most of the broccoli with olive oil, garlic, parmesan, cream and a small splash of pasta water until smooth.
- 4
Return the sauce and pasta to the pot over low heat.
- 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.