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One Pot Broccoli and 3 Cheese Pasta.

Say buh-bye to dishes and hello to a quick, but comforting One Pot Broccoli and 3 Cheese Pasta.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Author Samantha

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lbs (250 grams) orecchiette, or other short pasta
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 medium lemon, zest only (finely zest with a grater or microplane)
  • 60 grams goat's cheese (chèvre)
  • 100 grams cheddar, thinly sliced
  • 150 grams mascarpone
  • 1 cup (250 ml) cream (whipping cream)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 250 grams (1/2 lbs) broccoli, cut into florets and small pieces (if using the stem peel and cut into very small pieces, no larger than 10 cm)
  • 1 cup peas, fresh, frozen or canned
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper chili flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste if desired
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste if desired

Instructions

  1. Put pasta, garlic, lemon zest, goat's cheese, cheddar, mascarpone, cream, water and olive oil into a large pot over high heat. 

  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and add broccoli and peas. Season lightly with salt and pepper and chili flakes if using. 

  3. Cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and sauce is reduced* (sauce will continue to reduce as pot cools).

Recipe Notes

* Letting the pot cool for 5-10 minutes will greatly thicken the sauce if it's at all still runny.