Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake is a comforting oven-baked dish that combines tender pasta with broccoli in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Baked until golden and bubbling, this pasta bake is perfect for family dinners or make-ahead meals. The balance of vegetables and melted cheese makes it both satisfying and easy to enjoy.
Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 Piece broccoli head
- 50 Dekagram (dkg) pasta, penne dried
- 1 Piece onion
- 4 Piece garlic cloves
- 1 Table spoon (tbsp) salt
- 1 Tea spoon (tsp) pepper
- 3 Decilitre (dl) heavy cream
- 15 Dekagram (dkg) cheese, grated
- 10 Dekagram (dkg) bacon, chopped
- 2 Piece egg
Instructions
This is a very easy pasta bake recipe prepared with broccoli and bacon. Preheat oven to 180°C. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain, return to the pan. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and onion, garlic and cook, until soft and lightly browned. Break the broccoli into small florets. Cook the broccoli in a steamer or in the microwave until tender. Use a fork to mix the cream and eggs together in a jug. Add bacon, onion, broccoli, and the cream, season and stir. Spoon into an 2 litre ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese and bake until golden, approx 30 minutes. Serve hot, but quite delicious as next day cold dish as well. Store in refrigerator.
