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Creamy Broccoli Pasta

If you're looking for a simple weeknight pasta dish, look no further. This vegetarian dinner is done in only 20 minutes and packs plenty of broccoli along with creamy goodness thanks to mascarpone cheese and low-fat Greek yogurt.

Active Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Yield
Serves 4

How to Make It

1. Step
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and return to the pot.
2. Step
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add broccoli, salt and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 3 more minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Step
Whisk mascarpone, yogurt, garlic powder and the reserved pasta water together in a small bowl. Add to the pasta along with the broccoli mixture. Stir well to coat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cavatappi or rotini, preferably whole wheat
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup halved and sliced onion
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese (3 ounces)
  • ¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Tags

Egg FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeHigh-ProteinVegetarian

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