Broccoli Cheddar & Jalapeño Cavatappi
with Crispy Fried Onions
- Wheat
- Milk
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!
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 🌶️.
