⏱ 25 min totalCreamy Broccoli Pasta
Per 1 serving · 358 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g15% of calories
- Carbs74g61% of calories
- Fat13g23% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Broccoli Pasta (358 g) has 476 calories, with 19 g of protein, 74 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (61% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), dietary fiber (30% DV) and Vitamin C (142% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 20% and 29% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein37%
- Dietary fiber30%
- Vitamin C142%
- Vitamin K118%
- Thiamine69%
- Riboflavin (B2)41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A15%
- Vitamin E11%
- Calcium18%
- Potassium18%
- Magnesium18%
- Zinc19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium20%
- Saturated fat29%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 ½ oz Spaghetti
½ tsp Olive oil
1 ½ cup chopped Broccoli
½ medium Onion
1 clove Garlic
⅛ cup Vegetable broth
2 oz Cream cheese
⅛ tsp Honey
½ tsp Lemon juice- 🥄½ dash Salt
½ dash Black pepper- 🥄¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Chop the broccoli and peel and dice the onion and garlic.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli, onion, and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add the cream cheese to the pan and stir until it melts into the vegetables.
- 5
Gradually pour in the vegetable broth, stopping if the mixture becomes too watery.
- 6
Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water. Add the pasta to the broccoli cream mixture, adding pasta water by the spoonful until creamy. Cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir in the lemon juice and honey.
- 8
Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (358 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 134 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 128 mg | 142% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 141 μg | 118% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 69% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 41% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 39% |
| Folate (B9) | 276 μg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 22% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 33% |
| Choline | 47 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 182 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 832 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 77 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 331 mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 51 μg | 93% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 34 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 500 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 13 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 4 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 91 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 45 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.5 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 476 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 90minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 57minCycling (moderate)
- 40minRunning (6 mph)
- 67minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Broccoli Pasta?
One serving of Creamy Broccoli Pasta (1 serving) has 476 calories, which works out to 133 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Creamy Broccoli Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (37% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Creamy Broccoli Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 66 g of net carbs and 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy Broccoli Pasta?
453 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Creamy Broccoli Pasta?
11 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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