Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine; 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen broccoli; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup milk; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

This versatile side dish is a variation of a recipe I've had for years. Instead of broccoli, you can use green beans, carrots or your family's favorite vegetable. You can even add cubed cooked chicken and turn it into a main dish.—Robin Stevens, Cadiz, Kentucky

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and broccoli.
Drain fettuccine; top with the broccoli mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 428 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo in Quick Cooking September/October 1999

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cabinlady1

Apr 18, 2015

I didn't like it at all. Sauce was very bland.
Orbs

Mar 8, 2015

Thank you, Robin, for sharing your delicious recipe. Instead of parmesan, I used a mixture of grated cheddar, mozzarella, and goat cheese.
MissCarol44

Feb 20, 2015

One good thing if a recipe is as simple as this, you can jazz it up with whatever you and/or your family likes.Good basic recipe.
dcRN311

Feb 10, 2015

SO GOOD. I took a lot of different peoples suggestions and made it my own.. Used almond milk, 2/3 cups of parmesan, added salt and pepper, and a dash of oregano and basil leaves. Also put plainly grilled diced chicken to the mix :O Nom. Nom. Nom!
daisy777

Sep 11, 2011

Simple meal! Very plain though. I added salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese plus extra for more taste instead of 1/4 cup, 1 tbs. of crushed garlic, and a tsp. of ground nutmeg. Next time I'll add chicken to complete the meal.
FACSteacher

Aug 1, 2011

Made this for lunch today and it was pretty good. I added too much flour because 1 T seemed like too little to me, once it was in the saucepan with the butter. I was wrong!! I will use the correct amount next time! I used fat free half and half instead of milk and will definitely do that again. The sauce was nice and velvety, more so than it would have been with plain milk. I also plan on adding some minced garlic with the butter next time. All in all, it was quick and tasty!
julieh82

Jul 5, 2011

a little bland..but i add extra parm. to make up for it
hansoninparadise

May 18, 2009

This is just, in a word, fabulous! It's incredibly quick, easy, inexpensive, creamy and wonderfully filling. I made it last week and got a request for it again this week. I doubled the cream sauce because we like things really saucy, but it's great as-is. Thanks for what will be a family favorite from now on!