Baked Cheesy Pasta with Broccoli and Pear

Baked Cheesy Bread with Broccoli and Pear
  • 40M Total Time

  • 15M Prep Time

  • 7 Ingredients

  • 4 Servings

Pasta is baked with tender broccoli and sweet pear, perfect for the whole family to enjoy. It’s an upgraded version of classic mac and cheese!

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° Prepare a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. In a large pot, fill halfway with water and bring to a boil. Lightly boil pasta for 5-7 minutes, until slightly cooked. Strain and place in prepared baking dish.

  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Add butter, cheese, broccoli and pears.

  4. Pour cheese mixture over pasta and gently stir to combine.

  5. Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned.

  6. Serve. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. fusilli pasta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 2½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 medium red Anjou pears, peel on and diced

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