We love an easy one-pot dinner for the simplicity and the cleanup. This one-pot creamy pasta is kind of like the grown-up version of mac & cheese, but even easier and better. The broccoli is in no way hidden, but it's a great way to sneak in an extra serving of greens, and even the pickiest of eaters will eat their vegetables if they are coated in cheese.

Throw everything together, and you've got yourself a delicious, no-fuss meal in a little more then 30 minutes. Ingredients 1 Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil 1small yellow onion, chopped 2cloves garlic, minced 1...
We love an easy one-pot dinner for the simplicity and the cleanup. This one-pot creamy pasta is kind of like the grown-up version of mac & cheese, but even easier and better. The broccoli is in no way hidden, but it’s a great way to sneak in an extra serving of greens, and even the pickiest of eaters will eat their vegetables if they are coated in cheese.
Throw everything together, and you’ve got yourself a delicious, no-fuss meal in a little more then 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
- 1small yellow onion, chopped
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb.fusilli
- 1medium head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 3 1/2 c.water
- 2 c.half-and-half
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 c.shredded cheddar
- 1/2 c.freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
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- Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Step 2Add pasta and broccoli, then stir in water and half-and-half. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Step 3Add cheeses and stir until melted.