This Cheese Pasta recipe has savory pasta smothered in the most delicious broccoli cheese sauce! This 30-minute recipe makes a great side dish or meatless meal.
Note: Ensure the broccoli is very finely chopped for this recipe to ensure it cooks through.
Combine the chicken broth, half and half, 1/2 bouillon cube, hot sauce, and seasonings in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside. Measure out remaining ingredients before beginning.
Begin boiling water for the pasta. Once a boil is reached, salt the water. (I use 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt.)
Melt the butter in a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the chicken broth mixture from step 1 in small splashes, stirring continuously. Add the broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Cover partially while you boil the pasta to al dente. Gently stir the pasta periodically throughout cooking. Drain once cooked.
Reduce heat of the sauce to low and stir in the cheese until combined.
Add the pasta and stir to combine. It will continue to thicken and absorb the sauce upon standing. Serve!
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Pro Tips
Pasta: I used Gemelli pasta for this, but any kind will work! Rotini, Fusilli, Medium Shells, Macaroni, and even Penne are all good candidates!