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Creamy Seashell Pasta with Peas and Broccoli

This Creamy Seashell Pasta with Peas and Broccoli is the perfect comforting, creamy, and cheesy pasta dish for chilly days. Serve it for dinner with garlic or focaccia bread.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 696kcal
Author: Jen Sim

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • chopping board
  • Chefs knife

Ingredients

  • 400 g conchiglie pasta
  • 65 g of unsalted butter
  • 80 g plain flour
  • 650 ml milk
  • 1 cup broccoli (chopped)
  • 1 cup of peas
  • 300 g cheddar (grated)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Bring salted water to a boil, cook conchiglie for 10-15 minutes and reserve some of the pasta water.
  • Get started on your sauce while the conchiglie is cooking. Melt butter in a saucepan on a low heat. Once the butter has melted add flour and stir well until well combined. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add milk gradually and stir well.
  • Return the saucepan to a medium/high heat and bring to a boil. When the sauce begins to bubble season the sauce with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Then, lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes turn off the heat, add cheese, peas and broccoli (add peas and broccoli at the previous step if you prefer them softer). Then, adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Finally, add conchiglie to the cheesy sauce, stir well and get ready to serve.

Notes

  • Pasta: While this recipe specifically calls for conchiglie (seashell pasta), feel free to use any pasta of your liking. Alternatives like tagliatelle, penne, rigatoni, or even fusilli work well.
  • Cook: Be mindful not to overcook the pasta. Overcooked pasta can become soft and soggy. Follow the package instructions for the ideal cooking time.
  • Seasoning: Get creative with your seasonings! Add or omit any herbs, spices, or flavorings according to your taste. Basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, or a dash of lemon zest can enhance the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 396g | Calories: 696kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.87g | Protein: 29.04g | Fat: 40.97g | Saturated Fat: 23.315g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.308g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10.579g | Trans Fat: 0.884g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 5.9g | Sugar: 9.13g | Vitamin A: 1747IU | Vitamin C: 24.7mg | Calcium: 716mg | Iron: 1.92mg