No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake
Creamy, cheesy, and impossibly simple — this No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake is the kind of comfort food that feels like a warm hug on a weeknight.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 7.5 oz Whipped chive or garlic & herb cream cheese Placed in the center of the baking dish at room temperature if possible.
- 12 oz Dry pasta (rotini, penne, cellentani, or fusilli) Uncooked.
- 2-3 cups Fresh broccoli florets Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese Divided (medium or sharp).
- 1-2 tsp Seasoning salt Or salt and pepper, to taste.
- 3 tbsp Olive oil Drizzled over the top.
- 4 cups Chicken broth Regular or low-sodium, poured over the pasta so it is just submerged.
- 2/3 cup Heavy cream Stirred in near the end for extra creaminess.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Baking Dish: In a 13×9-inch baking dish, place the whipped cream cheese in the center.
- Layer the Ingredients: Scatter the uncooked pasta evenly around the cream cheese. Top with the chopped broccoli and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over everything.
- Season & Oil: Sprinkle with seasoning salt (or a mix of salt and pepper), then drizzle olive oil evenly over the dish.
- Add Broth: Pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients, making sure the pasta is just submerged.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Stir & Continue Baking: Remove the foil and stir everything well to combine. Re-cover with foil and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
- Finish Creamy: Uncover, then stir in the remaining cheddar cheese and pour in the heavy cream. Mix until the cheese melts and the sauce turns creamy and luscious.
- Rest & Serve: Let the pasta bake rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your extra cheesy, broccoli-filled bake!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. You can freeze portions in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.