No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake
This No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution—just 7 ingredients, 15 minutes of prep, and zero need to boil pasta! The oven handles everything, creating a cheesy, creamy, veggie-packed casserole that’s perfect as a main dish or hearty side. A comfort food favorite that's simple, satisfying, and family-friendly
Ingredients
- 7.5 oz Philadelphia Whipped Chive or Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese
- 12 oz uncooked pasta rotini, penne, cellentani, or fusilli
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 –3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth regular or low sodium
- 1 –2 tsp seasoning salt or salt and pepper to taste
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Assemble:
- In a 13x9-inch baking dish, place cream cheese in the center. Scatter uncooked pasta, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and chopped broccoli around it.
- Season:
- Sprinkle with seasoning salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add Broth:
- Pour chicken broth over the mixture evenly. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30 minutes. Carefully remove foil, stir everything together, then re-cover with foil and bake another 30 minutes.
- Finish:
- Remove foil again, stir in remaining cheddar cheese and heavy cream until melted and creamy.
- Rest & Serve:
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use low-sodium chicken broth to make the dish lighter on sodium.
- Feel free to swap out the cheddar cheese for another variety like mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a different flavor profile.