Baked Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Broccoli Cheesy Pesto Pasta Recipe, first get all the ingredients ready

Step 2: To Cook the Pasta Keep 500ml of water in a stock pot and allow it to boil, add in pasta along with a teaspoon of salt and allow it to boil and cook for at least 10-15 minutes until the pasta is cooked till al dente

Step 3: Once the pasta is cooked,drain the water and rinse it under cold water to prevent it from getting overcooked in the heat

Step 4: Drizzle some olive oil over the pasta and toss it well and keep the cooked pasta aside

Step 5: To Make the Bechamel Sauce Whisk together the flours, salt, pepper, nutmeg and the milk until all the flour is well dissolved into the milk

Step 6: Pour the white sauce mixture into a saucepan and begin cooking the Bechamel sauce until it thickens

Step 7: As the White Sauce pasta mixture-Bechamel Sauce begins to thicken, add in the cream and continue to stir well until there are no lumps and the mixture is cooked through completely

Step 8: Once the sauce is cooked and you are happy with the consistency, switch off the flame

Step 9: To Make the Baked Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Preheat the oven to 180 degree celsius for 10 minutes and keep it ready

Step 10: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a wok, add chopped garlic and saute till it softens

Step 11: Add in the broccoli florets, teaspoon of salt, and roast them until cooked through

Step 12: Sprinkle the italian seasonings, red chilli flakes and pepper powder and give it a stir

Step 13: Add in your White sauce-Bechamel sauce along with pasta and mix well until the pasta is well coated

Step 14: Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste

Step 15: Turn off the heat and transfer the Broccoli Pasta to a ceramic baked pan, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese on top and bake in the oven till the cheese melts

Step 16: Serve the Broccoli Cheesy Pesto Pasta Recipe along with a Watermelon Panzanella Salad and glass of wine for a perfect weeknight dinner with your partner or even pack into a lunchbox for kids