When money is tight we need to have a few key recipes up our sleeves to stretch the grocery budget, and this Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake is one of them.
Easy pasta and some vegetables paired with a bit of cheese for a satisfying, but simple family dinner that is meat-free but full of flavour!
The Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake strikes a perfect balance between healthy and comforting.
The fresh broccoli adds a burst of color and nutrition, while the combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheese provides a rich and creamy texture. The addition of sour cream and mustard gives the dish a tangy twist, elevating it from a simple pasta bake to a family favorite.
We love that this recipe can be chopped and changed depending on what’s in your vegetable crisper, so don’t be afraid to add something different and tweak it to your liking. It is a very versatile recipe!
You can add other vegetables such as cauliflower, carrots, or spinach for added nutrition. For a more filling meal, try incorporating cooked chicken or ham – great way to use up leftover pasta or vegetables, making it both economical and delicious.
Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake
Comfort food at its best—this cheesy broccoli pasta bake combines tender pasta, broccoli florets, and a golden cheese topping for a hearty, family-friendly dish that’s both simple and satisfying.
4
servings10
minutes20
minutes380
kcal30
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Ingredients
200 g Pasta spirals or penne
1 Broccoli Heads 300+gms
1 tsp Vegetable Stock Powder
1.5 tsp Mustard
2/3 cup Sour Cream
2 tsp Mixed Herbs
150 g Cheddar
50 g Mozzarella
Directions
- Boil the pasta and broccoli stalk in a large pot along with 1/2 tsp stock. Cook for around 7 minutes, then add the broccoli florets and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, deserving about 1 2/3 cup of the water. Set pasta and broccoli aside.
- Pop the reserved water back on the pan and dissolve the rest of the stock. Then whisk through the mustard, herbs and sour cream, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir this sauce through the drained pasta and broccoli, and mix through half of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour the pasta and sauce mixture into an ovenproof dish and top with the rest of the cheddar and some mozzarella.
- Bake for 15 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees, and then grill for a further 5 minutes or so if desired to brown the cheese.
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