Broccoli and Cheese Pasta Cupcakes

Health score
22%
Broccoli and Cheese Pasta Cupcakes
50 min.
6
239kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pasta game with a fun and delicious twist? Introducing Broccoli and Cheese Pasta Cupcakes, a delightful dish that combines the comforting flavors of pasta with the nutritious goodness of broccoli, all wrapped up in a cupcake form! Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or even a unique dessert option, these savory cupcakes are sure to impress both kids and adults alike.

Imagine the satisfying crunch of rigatoni pasta, standing tall and filled with a creamy broccoli and cheese sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures, from the tender pasta to the rich, cheesy filling. Plus, with the addition of reduced-fat sour cream and skim milk, you can indulge without the guilt!

Not only are these pasta cupcakes a feast for the taste buds, but they also pack a nutritional punch. With a balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, they make for a well-rounded meal that will keep you satisfied. And the best part? They’re incredibly easy to make! With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch in under an hour.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this creative and delicious dish. Broccoli and Cheese Pasta Cupcakes are not just a meal; they’re a fun culinary experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz rigatoni uncooked
  • 10 oz broccoli frozen
  • 0.3 cup cream sour reduced-fat
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 cup skim milk fat-free (skim)
  • 0.3 teaspoon basil dried
  •  peanut butter cups 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Do not rinse pasta.
  2. Meanwhile, cook broccoli as directed on box. Cool 1 minute.
  3. Place broccoli & cheese sauce, sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, the milk and basil in food processor. Cover; process 1/2 to 1 minute or until almost pureed.
  4. Place foil baking cup in each of 6 regular-size muffin cups; spray with cooking spray.
  5. Place enough cooked rigatoni upright in each lined cup to keep them standing up. Spoon broccoli mixture over and around the pasta, filling pasta tubes as much as possible. Use spoon to push filling between pasta tubes.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tops are beginning to brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories239kcal
Protein13.8%
Fat28.48%
Carbs57.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.88
Glycemic Load
9.29
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.28043471212%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.38mg
Kaempferol
3.7mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:239.43kcal
11.97%
Fat:7.75g
11.92%
Saturated Fat:3.11g
19.42%
Carbohydrates:35.34g
11.78%
Net Carbohydrates:32.57g
11.84%
Sugar:10.12g
11.25%
Cholesterol:7.58mg
2.53%
Sodium:148.49mg
6.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.44g
16.89%
Vitamin C:42.28mg
51.25%
Vitamin K:49.38µg
47.03%
Selenium:21.01µg
30.01%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.32%
Phosphorus:151.11mg
15.11%
Folate:44.96µg
11.24%
Fiber:2.76g
11.05%
Calcium:98.81mg
9.88%
Magnesium:39.13mg
9.78%
Potassium:315.43mg
9.01%
Vitamin B3:1.57mg
7.85%
Vitamin A:385.28IU
7.71%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.55%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.52%
Copper:0.15mg
7.49%
Zinc:1.05mg
7.01%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.45%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.46%
Iron:0.98mg
5.43%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.17%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.14%