Broccoli Cheddar Soup Pasta

Broccoli cheddar soup meets mac & cheese in this healthy(ish) creamy one-pot pasta. Just one pot and 30 minutes stand between you and dinner tonight.

By @sara.haven

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 lb small pasta shells
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.25 cup diced onion
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 5 oz cottage cheese
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cheddar, grated
• 1 cup mozzarella, grated
• 0.5 lb small pasta shells, cooked
• 0 mozzarella, grated

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
2. Add olive oil to a large sauté pan and cook onion until translucent.
3. Add garlic and broccoli and cook until softened.
4. Add chicken broth and simmer for 5-10 minutes until reduced a bit. Reduce heat.
5. In a small blender or magic bullet, blend cottage cheese with cream until smooth.
6. Add cottage cheese mixture to sauté pan, and stir to combine. Slowly add the cheddar and mozzarella; stirring until a thick cheese sauce forms.
7. Add pasta and toss to coat. Serve in bowls topped with more mozzarella.