Cheesy Broccoli Pasta
A delicious pasta dish using expired Gloucester Cheese that is still safe to consume. The cheese adds a rich and creamy flavor to the dish.
10
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
2
Servings
Ingredients
- 200g expired Gloucester Cheese (opened, but safe to consume)
- 250g pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reductionpastavegetarian
Instructions
1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3
Add the broccoli florets to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
4
Meanwhile, grate the expired Gloucester Cheese.
5
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the broccoli. Stir in the grated Gloucester Cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted and coated the pasta and broccoli.
7
Serve hot and enjoy!