Creamy Parmesan Pasta

By soaringsoul

This family pleasing pasta dish is quick and easy enough to make any night of the week.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces (2 1/2 cups) uncooked dried gemelli pasta
• 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Salted Butter
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Salted Butter
• 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 6 ounces cooked chicken strips
• 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from landolakes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta in 4-quart saucepan according to package directions. Drain; return to saucepan. Keep warm.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling; add broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisply tender (4 to 5 minutes).

Meanwhile, place whipping cream and 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth (5 to 6 minutes). Remove from heat.

Pour Parmesan sauce over pasta; add broccoli, chicken, bacon and garlic salt. Gently stir until well mixed. Spoon into serving dish. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.