Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that is creamy, cheesy, and indulgent. Variations of the dish are made all over the world, but one popular variation adds broccoli to the mix. Creamy fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of creamy Alfredo sauce, tender broccoli, and al dente fettuccine is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
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!
Provided by Tracy
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- Add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and Parmesan. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to coat.
- Serve and sprinkle with more Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK FETTUCCINE AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO
This is a go-to dinner in my house. You can have the entire family eating within 30 minutes, and it's fun to get the kids involved in the cooking. You can switch out the pasta for another long cut like linguine, bucatini or angel hair. And you can sub cauliflower florets or baby carrots for broccoli; just be sure to adjust the steaming time.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente, 8 to 11 minutes. While the pasta cooks, place a steamer basket over the pot and place the broccoli in the basket. Cover and steam until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Grate the half clove of garlic with a rasp grater into the butter and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Stir in the cream, milk, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the Romano and Parmesan, stirring until melted; the sauce will thicken. Turn off the heat and set aside until the pasta is done.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Add the drained pasta to the cream sauce and stir until well coated. If the sauce seems too thick, stir in some of the reserved pasta cooking liquid to thin it until it coats the pasta well. Fold in the broccoli. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan.
BROCCOLI FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 428 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
EASY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
This is an easy dish with lots of flavor. To save some fat you can use full-fat milk in place of the 18% cream but it will not be as creamy.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions, adding in the fresh broccoli florets the last minute of cooking time; drain (do not rinse) then transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1-2 tablespoon oil or butter to prevent sticking; cover lightly with foil to keep warm.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and browned (adding in the garlic the last 3 minutes of cooking time).
- Add in flour, pinch dried thyme and cayenne pepper (if using); stir with wooden spoon for 1 minute.
- Add in table cream and grated parmesan cheese; bring to a simmer, stirring constantly and cook 1-2 minutes and until smooth and thickened.
- Add in salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and broccoli; toss to coat.
- Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.3, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 235.8, Sodium 300.5, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 56.3
RICOTTA FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI
A low-fat alternative to a traditional Alfredo sauce. I add chicken, most of the time, to make it a complete meal!
Provided by AELLIS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook 15 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir in steamed broccoli and cooked pasta. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 409.2 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
BROCCOLI ALFREDO
If you think Alfredo sauce- that divine mixture of butter, cheese and cream-takes time and patience and is best left to those in white toques, this 15 minute recipe may change your mind. The recipe is courtesy Real Simple Solutions.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the salt in a large pot of water and bring to a boil; add fettuccine and cook according to package directions for al dente; during the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli.
- Drain in a colander, RESERVING 1 cup of the WATER; set aside.
- Place the butter in the pot, reduce heat to medium-low ,and stir until melted; add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, then stir in 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Add the fettuccine and broccoli and the cayenne and nutmeg, if desired; toss.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with another 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the pepper, toss again. Adding more pasta water if the fettuccine is too sticky; serve in bowls and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.3, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 2239.6, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 20
REALLY CREAMY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
We have tried dozens of recipes to get the creamiest fettuccine Alfredo - and here's the winner! Basil and nutmeg add a subtly different feel to this Alfredo.
Provided by AMETHYST
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, margarine, milk, garlic powder and basil and stir over low heat until smooth and creamy, 10 to 15 minutes. Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 673.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
BROCCOLI SHRIMP ALFREDO
After tasting fettuccine Alfredo at a restaurant, I came up with this shrimp Alfredo with broccoli version at home. Not only does my family love the creamy dish, but my husband prefers it to the one at the restaurant. -Rae Natoli, Kingston, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in butter until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside., In the same skillet, combine the cream cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth., Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir the broccoli, shrimp, salt and pepper into cheese sauce; heat through. Drain fettuccine; top with shrimp mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 809 calories, Fat 50g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 270mg cholesterol, Sodium 1030mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, organic produce, high-quality cheese, and real butter.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Fettuccine should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta, but not so thick that it's gloppy. If the sauce is too thin, add a little more cheese or butter.
- Add the broccoli at the end. This will help to prevent the broccoli from becoming overcooked and mushy.
- Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
Conclusion:
Creamy fettuccine alfredo with broccoli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try.
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