Garlic Cream Rigatoni with Broccoli

Name: Garlic Cream Rigatoni with Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 bowls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb rigatoni pasta; 2 cups broccoli florets; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.25 tsp paprika; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Reserved pasta water

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This Garlic Cream Rigatoni with Broccoli is a dreamy, comforting pasta dish that's rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The broccoli cooks alongside the pasta for ease, then both are tossed in a luscious garlic cream sauce made with butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan. A touch of paprika adds warmth, while mozzarella melts in for extra creaminess. It’s an easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or indulgent weekend cravings—creamy, garlicky, and full of veggie goodness.