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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo With Broccoli

A lighter quick and easy fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli for busy Meatless Mondays, full of broccoli and cheesy Alfredo goodness!

Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 465 kcal
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

Pasta and Veggies
  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • 12 oz broccoli florets bought bagged (or cut up at home)
Alfredo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup (4oz, 1 stick) butter
  • 2 cups half and half*
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup (3oz) shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for topping

Instructions

Pasta and Veggies
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  1. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions in a large pot of generously salted water. Add broccoli during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking time and cook until done. Drain, return to pot, and set aside.
Alfredo Sauce
  1. While your pasta cooks, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add half and half and stir. Allow to come to a simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and reduced. Watch closely and do not allow to come to a full boil.
  2. Add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and Parmesan. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to coat.
  3. Serve and sprinkle with more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • *You can substitute 1 1/3 cup low-fat milk and 2/3 cup heavy cream for half and half.
  • This pasta is best eaten immediately, but leftovers can be greatly improved if you add a splash of milk or half and half and a small sprinkle of Parmesan (about a tablespoon of each per serving) before reheating and stir together once warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 465kcal (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465

% Daily Value*

Calories 465kcal 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.