Broccoli Cheddar & Jalapeño Cavatappi
with Crispy Fried Onions
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!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
6 ounce
Cavatappi Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
1 tablespoon
Tuscan Heat Spice
½ cup
White Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 unit
Jalapeño
2 unit
Scallions
1 unit
Crispy Fried Onions
(Contains: Wheat)
½ cup
Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Broccoli
1 ounce
Vidalia Onion Paste
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
• 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.
• 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.
• While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, scallion 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, cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream, Vidalia onion paste, garlic 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.
• 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.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the cheesy, spicy kick, though some found it bland and wanted more depth of flavor.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with a simple cooking process that most found straightforward.
- Suggestions: Consider roasting the broccoli separately and creating a roux-based sauce for better texture and flavor 🍲.
- Portions: Some felt it needed more sauce or vegetables; adding chicken or plant-based protein made it heartier.
- Spice level: The jalapeño provided a nice heat that most enjoyed; some added extra peppers for more kick 🌶️.
