Pasta House Pasta con Broccoli
This is an Alfredo based sauce that combines pasta, fresh mushrooms, and fresh broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 32 ounces heavy cream
- 4 ounces butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 4 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 ounces broccoli florets
- 4 ounces mushrooms fresh
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Fill a large pot of water, and turn on high. When the water begins to boil add the pasta.
- Cook the pasta until it is halfway cooked. Drain water
- Add cream, butter, garlic, tomato sauce, and broccoli; bring to a hard boil. When noodles are cooked, add mushrooms.
- Remove from heat; add Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Add chicken or shrimp to this dish for a more complete meal.
- If you don't have Parmesan cheese, Pecorino cheese is another great compliment.
- Other topping ideas include cooked pancetta, red pepper flakes or even some parsley to add more color.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 422mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1003IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.