One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Pasta: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and simple one pot recipe featuring creamy broccoli cheddar pasta with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the pasta, broccoli, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked and broccoli is tender.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Chop the cooked turkey bacon and mix it back in the pot.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables like peas or spinach.
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.