Cheesy Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cups short pasta
• 2.5 cups chopped broccoli
• Olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 cup cream
• 1 cup mozzarella
• 1 cup Parmesan
• 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Add chopped broccoli to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce.
9. Add the reserved pasta water, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Toss everything together until well combined and the pasta is coated in the cheesy sauce.
10. Serve immediately.