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Broccoli Cheddar & Jalapeño Cavatappi
Broccoli Cheddar & Jalapeño Cavatappi

Broccoli Cheddar & Jalapeño Cavatappi

with Crispy Fried Onions

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on October 02, 2025

This dish is a spicy mash-up of two comfort food classics: broccoli cheddar soup and mac ‘n’ cheese. The result? Twice the deliciousness! After sautéing broccoli and jalapeño, you’ll whip up a creamy, cheesy sauce packed with cheddar and sour cream. Just stir in curly cavatappi pasta, top with crispy fried onions and scallion greens, and dig in!

Tags:
Veggie
Fiber Powered
Quick
Easy Prep
Easy Cleanup
Allergens:
Milk
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

½ ounce

Vidalia Onion Paste

6 ounce

Cavatappi Pasta

(Contains: Wheat)

½ cup

White Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Jalapeño

1 unit

Broccoli

1 unit

Crispy Fried Onions

(Contains: Wheat)

2 unit

Scallions

1 tablespoon

Tuscan Heat Spice

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

Not included in your delivery

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories800 kcal
Fat36 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate84 g
Sugar10 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein29 g
Cholesterol75 mg
Sodium980 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium800 mg
Calcium540 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Instructions

<p><strong>Prep</strong></p>
2
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.

  • Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Finely dice jalapeño, removing ribs and seeds for less heat.

<p><strong>Cook Pasta</strong></p>
3
  • Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.

  • Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.

<p><strong>Cook Broccoli</strong></p>
4
  • While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add broccoliscallion whites, a pinch of salt, pepper, and as much jalapeño as you like. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 4-6 minutes. 

  • Reduce heat to low; stir in white cheddar, cheddarcream cheesesour creamVidalia onion pastegarlic powder, half the Tuscan Heat Spice, and ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water (all the Tuscan Heat Spice and ¾ cup pasta water for 4 servings). Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat. TIP: If pasta is not done cooking, ladle pasta cooking water directly from pot. Keep broccoli and sauce covered off heat until pasta is finished cooking.

<p><strong>Finish & Serve</strong></p>
5
  • Stir drained cavatappi into pan with sauce until thoroughly coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: If pasta seems dry, stir in splashes of reserved pasta cooking water as needed.

  • Divide pasta between bowls; top with scallion greens and crispy fried onions. Serve.