1-Getting this broccoli cheese pasta just right starts with a few easy steps. Begin by boiling a large pot of water with 2 tsp salt, then add the pasta and cook it according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes, and you’ll add the chopped broccoli florets in the last 1 to 2 minutes to blanch them perfectly.

2-While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce by placing all the sauce ingredients in a jar and shaking them well. Before draining the pasta, scoop out 1 cup of the starchy cooking water it’s a game-changer for making the sauce creamy. Drain the pasta and broccoli, then return them to the pot off the heat.

3-Pour in half a cup of the reserved water to the sauce jar, shake it up, and mix everything together with the cheese. Stir vigorously until it’s saucy and well-coated, adding more water if needed for the right consistency. Serve it hot, maybe with a sprinkle of extra parmesan on top for that finishing touch.