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No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake

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This No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake is a creamy and cheesy one-dish dinner that requires no boiling of the noodles. Ideal for busy weeknights or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 7.5 oz whipped chive or garlic & herb cream cheese, softened
  • 12 oz dry pasta (rotini, penne, cellentani, or fusilli)
  • 2 to 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 to 2 tsp seasoning salt (or salt and pepper, to taste)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix the softened cream cheese with the olive oil until smooth.
  3. Add the dry pasta, chopped broccoli florets, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the bowl.
  4. Stir everything together until the pasta and broccoli are well coated.
  5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  6. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the pasta bake cool slightly before serving, about 5 minutes.

Notes

If the top is browning too quickly, tent the foil loosely and continue baking until the cheese is just bubbly.

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Keywords: broccoli, pasta bake, no boil pasta, creamy pasta, comfort food

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