Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Recipe
Darling, here’s the truth—broccoli finally gets its glow-up when drenched in creamy, cheesy vegan pasta that nobody dares call “rabbit food.”
This recipe transforms humble greens into a dish so comforting, it could replace that questionable ex who never remembered your birthday.
Golden sauce clings to tender pasta, while broccoli florets strut around like they own the plate, dripping with velvety indulgence.
You’ll twirl, taste, and suddenly forget every sad salad you forced down in the name of “health.”
So yes, cheesy broccoli pasta—decadent, plant-based, and proof that vegetables can absolutely steal the spotlight.
Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Recipe
A creamy vegan pasta tossed with broccoli florets in a rich cashew-cheese sauce, delivering indulgence and nutrition in one perfect bowl.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne or fusilli
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked 2 hours
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves sautéed
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup cooking water. Drain.
- Steam broccoli florets for 5 minutes until bright green and tender.
- In blender, combine soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend smooth.
- Heat olive oil in skillet, pour sauce, and cook 3 minutes until creamy.
- Add pasta, broccoli, and reserved water if needed. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 460
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 17g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 18%
- Vitamin C: 40%
- Iron: 20%
- Folate: 22%
- Magnesium: 19%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Add red pepper flakes for a little drama.
- Blend in roasted red peppers for a smoky twist.
- Swap almond milk with oat milk for extra creaminess.
- Leftovers reheat like a dream—because cheesy broccoli pasta deserves an encore.
