Batchelor's Super Pasta 'N' Sauce Cheese and Broccoli, 110g

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The creamy sauce for this Easy Cheese & Broccoli Pasta couldn’t be easier to make and is a real time saving element. I used mascarpone because I love it’s rich, creamy flavour. Stir in the cooked pasta, broccoli, add a splash of pasta water and adjust the seasoning if needed. Using the large holes on the box grater, grate the broccoli “fur” (the dark-green fuzzy outer layer of the florets – leave the tight, inner florets intact) and set aside. Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a cup of the starchy water (PLEASE don't forget this - it's a crucial step to achieving a silky, smooth sauce.) Turn down the hob heat as low as possible - or even turn it off if your hob is ridiculously hot like mine. The sauce just needs warmed through so you need a nice low heat.

In a large pan heat up the oil, add the garlic and broccoli, season and cook over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until softened stirring all the time. Remove from the heat and transfer into a large bowl. Although you can buy Tenderstem broccoli year round, it is in season in the UK from June to November. That’s all you need for a velvety cheesy pasta sauce, and you probably already have all the ingredients on hand!

Step-by-step recipe instructions

A Summery pasta dish with sauteed courgettes, broccoli, garlic herb cream cheese, zesty lemon and fresh basil. It will become a family favourite. Stir through the cooked pasta and broccoli/broccolini. Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs. Spray with olive oil spray. So definitely don’t drain all of the pasta water down the sink! Whenever I am cooking pasta, I make sure I keep a mugful of the water to add to the sauce if needed. Making this pasta gluten free, vegetarian and vegan

If you choose something with some ridges like this strozzapreti or conchiglie, it really allows the sauce to cling to the pasta.Cook pasta to al dente so that it has a chance to soak up that delicious creamy sauce whilst baking. Don't worry, the pasta bake will not turn out dry at all. There's plenty of sauce in this recipe. garlic and herb cream cheese. I love to use Boursin cheese for this, but any other brand will be fine. Meanwhile, to make the pangrattato, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter. When foaming, add the breadcrumbs, broccoli “fur” and half the garlic, and cook and toss for 10 minutes until golden. Remove from the heat, add the lemon zest and chopped parsley leaves, stir to combine, then remove to a bowl and set aside. Add a splash of water or milk when reheating the dish (in the microwave or on the stove top). You might also have to adjust the seasoning and perhaps add a sprinkle of parmesan. Tips and FAQs