How many calories are in Pasta with Broccoli Sauce?
Pasta with Broccoli Sauce has about 686 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pasta with Broccoli Sauce is a Dinner international recipe with 686 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
686 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
14.7 g
About This Recipe
Pasta with Broccoli 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, oil, and onion.
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 686 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 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 Sauce worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook the pasta following the instructions on the package and set aside.
Place a pot filled with water over high heat until boiling.
Once boiling, add broccoli and boil for 3 minutes. Stop cooking with cold water, drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat and add the onion. Stir-fry over medium heat, add the broccoli florets and cook for one minute.
Add the evaporated milk along with half of the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes or until thickened.
Serve the pasta, pour the sauce over it and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe is lighter on nutrient density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
686
Protein
14.7g
Carbs
50.6g
Fat
10.9g
Fiber
5g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Pasta with Broccoli 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 Sauce has about 686 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pasta with Broccoli Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Pasta with Broccoli 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 Evaporated Whole Milk. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Pasta with Broccoli 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 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 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 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 Sauce. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Pasta with Broccoli 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.
No. Pasta with Broccoli Sauce is not vegetarian as written.
Pasta with Broccoli 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 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 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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