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Penne Pasta & Broccoli Bake

This family friendly, weeknight Penne Pasta & Broccoli Bake is a great mid week dinner. Tender pasta noodles in a creamy parmean sauce with broccoli. A great make ahead dish the whole family will love. You can prepare it in the morning, pop it in the fridge and bake just before serving.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, North American
Keyword: cheese, Pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb penne pasta
  • 1/2 head broccoli cut into small florets
  • 1 Cup cream
  • 3/4 Cup Gouda cheese grated
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley
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Instructions

  • First, blanch the broccoli. Do this by pouring boiling water over the broccoli and then putting it a large bowl of cold water. The reason I like to do this, it ensures a bright green colour to the broccoli and helps keep a crunch to the texture. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together the two types of cheese and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan set over a medium heat, add the butter and garlic. Stir it for a minute and add the cream. Bring to a slow simmer for about 2 minutes and the cheese, reserving a few tablespoons for later. Reduce heat to low and stir until you have a smooth sauce, about 2 - 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add the parsley. Again, reserving a little for the top.
  • In a 4-6 person serving baking dish, add the pasta and the broccoli and pour over the cheese mixture. Stir really well and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle over remaining cheese and parsley. Let it stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

Save time by making the sauce and cooking the pasta at the same time!
Nutrition Facts
Penne Pasta & Broccoli Bake
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 650 Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 25g156%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 144mg48%
Sodium 540mg23%
Potassium 474mg14%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 1734IU35%
Vitamin C 68mg82%
Calcium 473mg47%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.