Pasta Broccoli Bake

Health score
12%
Pasta Broccoli Bake
45 min.
10
366kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this mouth-watering Pasta Broccoli Bake! This hearty recipe serves 10 and comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for any occasion.

Each serving contains 366 calories, offering a well-balanced mix of protein, fat, and carbs. With a protein percentage of 17.4%, fat at 50.73%, and carbs at 31.87%, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping your diet in check.

To create this delectable dish, you'll need a combination of fresh broccoli, butter, dried thyme, all-purpose flour, fusilli pasta, garlic salt, ground nutmeg, milk, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, sharp Cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese. With a few simple steps, you'll transform these ingredients into a creamy, cheesy pasta bake that's loaded with flavor.

Begin by cooking the pasta al dente and then prepare a rich cheese sauce. Combine the cooked broccoli and pasta with the cheese sauce, and pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese on top and bake until bubbly and golden. Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a comforting weeknight meal, this Pasta Broccoli Bake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a heavenly culinary experience!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds broccoli fresh cooked
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • ounce rotini pasta 
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • cups milk 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.8 cup swiss cheese shredded

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook rigatoni or fusilli pasta with one tablespoon of oil until al dente.
  2. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan melt butter or margarine. Stir in flour and milk and whisk until mixture boils and thickens.
  4. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic salt, nutmeg, thyme and grated Cheddar cheese and stir until blended.
  5. Add cooked broccoli and drained pasta to cheese sauce.
  6. Mix well.
  7. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle with grated Swiss cheese.
  9. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees C(175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  10. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories366kcal
Protein17.4%
Fat50.73%
Carbs31.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.1
Glycemic Load
11.44
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.910000013269%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
5.33mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.72kcal
18.29%
Fat:20.9g
32.15%
Saturated Fat:11.49g
71.8%
Carbohydrates:29.54g
9.85%
Net Carbohydrates:26.92g
9.79%
Sugar:5.37g
5.96%
Cholesterol:56.06mg
18.69%
Sodium:706.32mg
30.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.13g
32.26%
Vitamin C:60.7mg
73.57%
Vitamin K:71.89µg
68.47%
Selenium:28.78µg
41.11%
Calcium:387.96mg
38.8%
Phosphorus:339.77mg
33.98%
Vitamin A:1034IU
20.68%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.15%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.66%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.56%
Zinc:2.24mg
14.92%
Folate:59.59µg
14.9%
Potassium:414.53mg
11.84%
Magnesium:46.12mg
11.53%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.08%
Fiber:2.62g
10.47%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.05%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.16%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.91%
Vitamin D:0.94µg
6.3%
Iron:1.08mg
6.03%
Copper:0.12mg
5.93%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.83%
Source:Allrecipes