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Broccoli Cheddar One-Pot Pasta

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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 12 ounces short pasta shells, elbows, or rotini
  • 3 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 2½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder optional, but adds great flavor
  • Pinch of garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or deep skillet over medium; sauté garlic about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add broth, milk, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and garlic powder; bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Stir in uncooked pasta; return to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add broccoli; cook another 4-5 minutes until pasta and broccoli are tender.
  5. Off heat, stir in cheddar until completely melted and creamy.
  6. Rest 2-3 minutes to thicken; sauce continues thickening as it stands.
  7. Adjust seasoning to taste; serve hot with extra cheese if desired.