Penne Pasta with Broccoli and Cheese
Penne Pasta with Broccoli and Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4 and costs 66 cents per serving. One portion of this dish contains roughly 13g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 269 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Not a lot of people made this recipe, and 3 would say it hit the spot. It is brought to you by Foodista. If you have ground pepper, water, chicken broth, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. With a spoonacular score of 94%, this dish is awesome. Try Penne Pasta with Broccoli and Cheese, Penne Pasta with Broccoli and Cheese, and Cheesy Broccoli Penne Pasta for similar recipes.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish, lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 100.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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penne pasta | 226.796 | grams | None |
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water | 946.352 | milliliters | None |
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chicken broth | 236.0 | milliliters | None |
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broccoli florets | 455.0 | grams | None |
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basil leaves | 0.5 | Tbsps | None |
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ground pepper | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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garlic | 2.0 | cloves | None |
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parmesan cheese | 8.0 | teaspoons | None |
penne pasta
Qty: 226.796
Metric: grams
Price: None
water
Qty: 946.352
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
chicken broth
Qty: 236.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
broccoli florets
Qty: 455.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
basil leaves
Qty: 0.5
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
ground pepper
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
garlic
Qty: 2.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None
parmesan cheese
Qty: 8.0
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: In a large pot add water and bring to a boil.
Ingredients:
- water
Equipment:
- pot
Step 2: Add pasta and cook until done, about 6 minutes.
Ingredients:
- pasta
Step 3: Meanwhile, heat the broth, basil, black pepper, garlic and broccoli in a large skillet over medium heat bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Ingredients:
- black pepper
- broccoli
- garlic
- basil
- broth
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 4: Add the pasta to the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
Ingredients:
- broccoli
- pasta
Step 5: Add cheese to the pasta mixture
Ingredients:
- cheese
- pasta
Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Step 7: Makes 4 servings, about 2 cups or so
Step 8: Calories per serving: 235, Fat: 2.
Step 9: Cholesterol: 5, Sodium: 138, Carbs: 40.3, Fiber: 8.5, Sugar: 3.3, Protein: 12
Ingredients:
- sugar
Dietary Information
- Very Healthy
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 269.04 kcal | 13.45% |
| Fat | 2.16 g | 3.33% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.72 g | 4.52% |
| Carbohydrates | 51.26 g | 17.09% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 46.41 g | 16.88% |
| Sugar | 3.56 g | 3.95% |
| Cholesterol | 1.36 mg | 0.45% |
| Sodium | 102.82 mg | 4.47% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 12.63 g | 25.26% |
| Vitamin C | 102.07 mg | 123.73% |
| Vitamin K | 119.61 µg | 113.92% |
| Selenium | 39.35 µg | 56.21% |
| Manganese | 0.81 mg | 40.46% |
| Phosphorus | 216.75 mg | 21.67% |
| Folate | 82.61 µg | 20.65% |
| Fiber | 4.85 g | 19.39% |
| Potassium | 548.47 mg | 15.67% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 15.37% |
| Vitamin A | 766.64 IU | 15.33% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 14.87% |
| Magnesium | 58.87 mg | 14.72% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.52 mg | 12.62% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19 mg | 11.41% |
| Calcium | 103.17 mg | 10.32% |
| Iron | 1.77 mg | 9.84% |
| Zinc | 1.43 mg | 9.53% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.92 mg | 9.18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14 mg | 9.06% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96 mg | 6.42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 µg | 1.38% |
