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Broccoli Cheddar Pasta - Instant Pot, Stove Top

Jyoti Behrani
Broccoli Cheddar Pasta, rich and cheesy, pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz medium shells pasta
  • 3 cups Broth (or water)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ teaspoon granualed garlic
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese block, grated, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream, or half n half, or milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

FOR CORNSTARCH SLURRY

  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

INSTANT POT BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA

  • You will need INSTANT POT
    In the inner pot of Instant pot, add pasta, and broth, close lid with vent sealed. Turn ON MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high), for 4 minutes. Turn OFF keep-warm mode.
    Note: Please refer to the recipe notes on – HOW TO COOK PASTA IN INSTANT POT
  • Let pressure release naturally, around 5 minutes, and then release the remaining pressure manually. Open the IP lid.
  • In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch, to make cornstarch slurry.
  • Turn ON SAUTE (more). Add broccoli, cheese, cream and cornstarch slurry. Mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until desired consistency.
  • Turn OFF SAUTE. Cover with lid, and let pasta absorb all the flavors, around 5 minutes.
    Note: The pasta sauce will thicken, as it gets cooked. Use some broth (or milk) to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
  • Broccoli Cheddar pasta is ready to be devoured. Bon-appetit!!

STOVE TOP BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA

  • Cook pasta as per package directions. Reserve a cup of pasta water, drain rest of the liquid, and return the pasta back to the pot.
  • In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch, to make cornstarch slurry.
  • In the same pot, add broccoli, cheese, cream, and cornstarch slurry. Mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until desired consistency.
  • Turn OFF heat. Cover with lid, and let pasta absorb all the flavors, around 5 minutes.
    Note: The pasta sauce will thicken, as it gets cooked. Use the reserve pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
  • Broccoli Cheddar pasta is ready to be devoured. Bon-appetit!!

Notes

HOW TO COOK PASTA IN INSTANT POT - For Instant pot cooking, just add enough liquid to cover the pasta. Reduce the lower cooking time “BY HALF” what is recommend on the box of the pasta.
Turn OFF "keep-warm" mode. Let pressure release naturally for around 5 minutes, and after 5 minutes, release the remaining pressure manually. 
FOR GLUTEN-FREE BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA - Use gluten-free pasta instead of regular pasta. Follow the recipe as discussed.
FOR VEGAN BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA - Use plant based, vegan butter, oil. For cream use coconut cream or any nut cream (almonds or cashew). For details please refer to the post earlier.
PLEASE REFER TO THE POST FOR THE FOLLOWING:
  1. PRO TIPS FOR THE BEST BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA
  2. VARIATIONS TO BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA
  3. FAQ ABOUT BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA - For gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, kid friendly, how to serve and store.  

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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