Crusty pasta & broccoli bake

Crusty pasta & broccoli bake

Super-fast veggie dish, on the table in 20 minutes

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Boil the pasta, onion and broccoli stalks in plenty of lightly salted boiling water for about 7 mins, then add the florets and cook for another 3 mins. Reserve about 400ml of the water, then drain the pasta and vegetables.
  2. Return the reserved water to the pan and dissolve the stock cube, whisk in the mustard and crème fraîche, then season to taste. Bring to the boil. Stir in the drained pasta, vegetables and half the cheese, mixing until melted. Stir in the parsley.
  3. Heat the grill for 3 mins. Tip the pasta and vegetables into a shallow, ovenproof dish. Mix together the remaining cheese, breadcrumbs and herbs, then scatter on top.
  4. Stand the dish on the base of a grill pan and grill for about 3 mins, turning if it starts to brown. Keep watching so the top doesn't start to burn or the cheese will toughen. Remove and leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.

Per serving

652 kcalories, protein 24g, carbohydrate 88g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 11g, fibre 5g, salt 1.98 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2005.

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  • 2007-11-08 10:15:25.731833

    scheri commented on this recipe

    Was there not a similar recipe to this in an earlier GF with salmon? Please advise.

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  • 2007-11-08 10:27:25.329198

    maddie commented on this recipe

    I didnt have any gruyere in the fridge so used stilton instead with a little cheddar - delicious.

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  • 2007-11-08 16:41:50.49513

    lindy lou rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Easy to make, and delicious! Went down well with the meat-eaters for a change... would make again, it's a crowd-pleaser served with salad.

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  • 2007-11-10 20:12:40.20168

    charlie commented on this recipe

    Simple dish went down a treat i think next time i will put more broccoli and less pasta very nice though

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  • 2007-11-13 18:19:00.395123

    Fred rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I used cheddar and it was delicious

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  • 2007-11-15 18:36:46.644147

    Jeanathan commented on this recipe

    This was delicious. Will definitely make it again. Like Charlie I think next time I will add more broccoli.

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  • 2007-11-28 18:17:47.98225

    Jen Milburn rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Although I am not a vegetarian, I absolutely loved this dish. It was so simple to make and delicious to taste.

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  • 2007-12-01 18:24:28.846065

    Susie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious! I used half and half broccoli and cauliflower, and even my meatloving father loved this!

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  • 2008-02-08 14:34:39.607021

    Sensana rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 2008-03-23 13:35:15.563365

    sally rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was delicious, I threw in a few roasted vegetables left over from the day before as well!I was really surprised that it tasted as good as it did and I baked it in the oven for twenty minutes rather than grilling, I liked the fact that the sauce was not thick and gloopy...I was worried it was going to be too thin and watery, but it came out perfect.

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  • 2008-03-23 13:37:12.560526

    sally commented on this recipe

    I forgot to say I also used wholewheat penne, really nice!

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  • 2008-03-31 20:45:00.057793

    Lynsey rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I also baked this rather than grilling it.

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  • 2008-04-16 20:17:50.175797

    nick's food rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    a little more mustard for me and perhaps more creme! But a nice recipe I have cooked several times.

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  • 2008-04-17 11:41:35.099593

    crazyfox rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    My Daughter turned Her nose up when I was making this, but finished it all off!. I thought it was very nice. I'm not a veggie but do enjoy veggie recipes.

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  • 2008-05-21 12:42:31.598666

    tinkle rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Easy meal and delicious definately a keeper

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  • 2008-05-27 09:25:33.680995

    Geordie Tyke rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Lovely recipe, I added mushrooms to it. I also baked it for 20 mins for an extra crispy taste. I used Cheddar as well and it was fine. I may change the pasta shapes, they were a little large for my 2 young kids to eat easily. Would make again, it's so easy and quick to prepare.

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  • 2008-06-14 18:07:24.079474

    Charlotte rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great! I used brown pasta which is also good - healthier too! Veg was cooked to perfection - not too hard, not too soft!

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  • 2008-07-27 18:15:07.810838

    Rowena commented on this recipe

    Could I use natural yogurt in place of half fat crème fraîche, i live near New Delhi but have not been able to find creme fraiche, (one of a few items I cannot find)!

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  • 2008-07-29 22:00:45.840219

    jeannie commented on this recipe

    Lovely recipe!My husband says it's the best one yet! and he loves meat! I added leftover ham last time

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  • 2008-08-06 20:12:45.783375

    Annabelle commented on this recipe

    Not bad! Although, next time I will use extra mature cheddar and english mustard to give it more of a kick.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 400g penne or macaroni
  • 1 red onion , roughly chopped
  • 250g head broccoli , stalks chopped and florets halved
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 1 tsp French or German mustard
  • 200g pot half fat crème fraîche
  • 100g grated mature Gruyère or cheddar
  • small handful parsley leaves, chopped
  • 4 tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs (or put 1 slice crustless white bread through a food processor)
  • ½ tsp dried mixed herbs or thyme
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Per serving

652 kcalories, protein 24g, carbohydrate 88g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 11g, fibre 5g, salt 1.98 g

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