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No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake

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A comforting casserole featuring creamy, tangy whipped chive or garlic and herb cream cheese with tender pasta and fresh broccoli, topped with a golden crust of melted cheddar.

Ingredients

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  • 7.5 oz whipped chive or garlic & herb cream cheese, softened
  • 12 oz dry pasta (rotini, penne, cellentani, or fusilli)
  • 2 to 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 to 2 tsp seasoning salt (or salt and pepper, to taste)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the cream cheese with the olive oil in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add the dry pasta, broccoli, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, seasoning salt, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a heartier meal, serve with a protein like creamy rotisserie chicken.

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