6ozsharp cheddar cheese block, grated, adjust to taste
1tablespoonParmesan cheese, grated
2tablespoonunsalted butter
1cupheavy cream, or half n half, or milk
salt and pepper to taste
FOR CORNSTARCH SLURRY
2tablespoonwater
1tablespooncornstarch
Instructions
INSTANT POT BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA
You will need INSTANT POTIn the inner pot of Instant pot, add pasta, and broth, close lid with vent sealed. Turn ON MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high), for 4 minutes. Turn OFF keep-warm mode.Note: Please refer to the recipe notes on – HOW TO COOK PASTA IN INSTANT POT
Let pressure release naturally, around 5 minutes, and then release the remaining pressure manually. Open the IP lid.
In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch, to make cornstarch slurry.
Turn ON SAUTE (more). Add broccoli, cheese, cream and cornstarch slurry. Mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until desired consistency.
Turn OFF SAUTE. Cover with lid, and let pasta absorb all the flavors, around 5 minutes.Note: The pasta sauce will thicken, as it gets cooked. Use some broth (or milk) to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
Broccoli Cheddar pasta is ready to be devoured. Bon-appetit!!
STOVE TOP BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA
Cook pasta as per package directions. Reserve a cup of pasta water, drain rest of the liquid, and return the pasta back to the pot.
In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch, to make cornstarch slurry.
In the same pot, add broccoli, cheese, cream, and cornstarch slurry. Mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until desired consistency.
Turn OFF heat. Cover with lid, and let pasta absorb all the flavors, around 5 minutes.Note: The pasta sauce will thicken, as it gets cooked. Use the reserve pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
Broccoli Cheddar pasta is ready to be devoured. Bon-appetit!!
Notes
HOW TO COOK PASTA IN INSTANT POT - For Instant pot cooking, just add enough liquid to cover the pasta. Reduce the lower cooking time “BY HALF” what is recommend on the box of the pasta.Turn OFF "keep-warm" mode. Let pressure release naturally for around 5 minutes, and after 5 minutes, release the remaining pressure manually. FOR GLUTEN-FREE BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA - Use gluten-free pasta instead of regular pasta. Follow the recipe as discussed.FOR VEGAN BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA - Use plant based, vegan butter, oil. For cream use coconut cream or any nut cream (almonds or cashew). For details please refer to the post earlier.PLEASE REFER TO THE POST FOR THE FOLLOWING:
PRO TIPS FOR THE BEST BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA
VARIATIONS TO BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA
FAQ ABOUT BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA - For gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, kid friendly, how to serve and store.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
571
% Daily Value*
Fat
43
g
66
%
Saturated Fat
26
g
163
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
314
mg
14
%
Potassium
361
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
52
g
17
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
1759
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
375
mg
38
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.