How many calories are in Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce?
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce has about 683 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce is a Dinner international recipe with 683 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
683 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
13.2 g
About This Recipe
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around pasta, broccoli, and butter.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 683 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Boil the pasta in water with a little salt according to the time indicated on the package. Once done, remove and drain.
Cut the broccoli into small florets, wash and place in a pot filled with boiling water. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove, drain and set aside.
For the white sauce: Melt the butter over medium heat and dissolve the flour in it.
Remove from the heat and gradually add the hot milk, stirring with a whisk or wooden spoon.
Return to the heat and cook until boiling. Remove, season with salt and pepper and add nutmeg.
Add the broccoli to the white sauce and stir.
On a plate serve the pasta hot and pour the white sauce with broccoli. Mix and serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe is lighter on nutrient density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
683
Protein
13.2g
Carbs
52.3g
Fat
17.9g
Fiber
3.4g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce has about 683 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Pasta for a gluten-free equivalent and use a plant-based version of Butter. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Pasta. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Pasta with Broccoli and White Sauce higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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