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Baked pasta shells with broccoli and red onion topped with toasted almonds.
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5 from 7 votes

Broccoli Pasta Bake

This easy, cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake is a great no-fuss dinner idea. Flavourful roasted broccoli and red onion, tossed with pasta in a quick cream cheese and cheddar sauce with a deliciously crunchy almond and cheese topping.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 722kcal
Author: Carrie Carvalho

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 300 grams pasta shells or another short pasta shape
  • 1 head broccoli cut into bite sized florets
  • 2 red onions sliced into wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 150 grams garlic and herb cream cheese I use Boursin
  • 100 grams cheddar cheese grated
  • 50 grams sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • chopped chives optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°c/180 fan/400f/gas mark 6.
  • Add the broccoli florets and red onion wedges to a large baking ovenproof baking dish. Sprinkle with the chopped garlic and season generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the olive oil and toss everything together before baking in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the broccoli is tender and beginning to caramelise.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water for about 2 minutes less than packaging instructions - it should be slightly undercooked.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the pasta cooking water. Return the pot to a very low heat and add the cream cheese along with 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water. Stir the cream cheese as it melts then stir in ⅓ of the grated cheddar, about 30 grams.
  • Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir well to coat. Add more pasta water as desired to get a creamy consistency and to coat the pasta. Stir in the broccoli and red onion then transfer everything back into the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the pasta with the rest of the cheddar cheese plus the sliced almonds and some chopped chives. Return to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 722kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1702IU | Vitamin C: 140mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 3mg