Best 9 Quick Fettuccine And Broccoli Alfredo Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is also delicious, fettuccine and broccoli alfredo is the perfect choice. This classic Italian dish can be made in under 30 minutes, and it's sure to please the whole family. The creamy alfredo sauce is made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter, and the fettuccine and broccoli add a delicious, hearty texture. You can also add other vegetables, such as chicken or shrimp, to make this dish even more filling.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Tender broccoli florets, hearty pasta, and a creamy indulgent sauce make for great vegetarian main dish.

Provided by Beth - Budget Bytes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 oz. dry fettuccine ($1.63)
16 oz. frozen broccoli florets ($1.29)
1 clove garlic ($0.08)
4 Tbsp butter ($0.45)
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour ($0.06)
3 cups milk ($0.94)
1 cup grated parmesan ($0.96)
1/8 tsp nutmeg ($0.02)
to taste salt & pepper ($0.05)

Steps:

  • Begin to boil a large pot of water to cook the pasta. When it reaches a full boil, add the pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes or until al dente. When the pasta is finished cooking, reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water and then drain the pasta in a colander.
  • While the pasta is cooking, thaw the broccoli in the microwave and begin to make the parmesan sauce. Mince the garlic and cook it over medium heat in a medium sauce pot with the butter until the garlic has softened slightly (3-5 minutes). Add the flour, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes more. This is the "roux" that will thicken the sauce.
  • Whisk in the milk. Increase the heat to medium-high. Whisk the milk mixture until it comes up to a light simmer. As soon as it reaches a simmer it will thicken and should be able to coat a wooden spoon (see photos below). Turn the heat off and whisk in the parmesan cheese. Add freshly cracked black pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste. Make the sauce slightly saltier than you'd prefer if you were eating the sauce alone. Once it's spread out over the pasta and broccoli it will taste more mild.
  • Return the cooked pasta to the large pot that it was boiled in (with the burner turned off). Add the reserved pasta cooking water and toss the pasta to loosen it up. Add the thawed broccoli and then pour the parmesan sauce over top. Stir to coat everything in the sauce and then serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 399.98 kcal, Carbohydrate 54.65 g, Protein 16.05 g, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 3.65 g, Sodium 436.46 mg

EASY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI



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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

12 oz fettuccine
12 oz broccoli florets (bought bagged (or cut up at home))
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)

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

BROCCOLI FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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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

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

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.

QUICK FETTUCCINE AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO



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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

1 pound fettuccine
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 clove garlic
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Romano
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
Chopped Italian parsley, for garnish

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.

RICOTTA FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI



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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

8 ounces fettuccini pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
⅔ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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

EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO



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Fresh broccoli and tender chunks of chicken breast are combined with a creamy sauce flavored with Parmesan cheese and basil, then mixed with hot cooked fettuccine.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti, uncooked
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
¼ cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 ⅔ cups milk
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time. Drain pasta mixture.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until sauce is well blended and heated through.
  • Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 543.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

BROCCOLI ALFREDO PASTA



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Very creamy and a little cheesy. Great way to get kids to eat broccoli! This recipe is adapted from Taste of Home. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli in this.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 -12 ounce) package pasta (I use fettucine or rotini)
2 -3 cups broccoli, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups milk
1/4 cup romano cheese, shredded (or parmesan)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  • Meanwhile, steam broccoli until tender, but still crisp, about 5 minutes, and drain.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Bring to a boil, and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and broccoli.
  • Toss with the pasta to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.6, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 223.6, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 13.6

QUICK FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This simple fettuccine Alfredo recipe combines heavy whipping cream Parmesan and Romano cheese or a creamy, cheesy sauce that'll come together in minutes. -Jo Gray, Park City, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, egg yolks, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a thermometer reads 160° (do not boil). , Drain fettuccine; serve with Alfredo sauce and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908 calories, Fat 73g fat (45g saturated fat), Cholesterol 339mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

EASY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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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

12 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta
3 cups fresh broccoli florets (can use less)
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
seasoning salt or white salt
black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release flavor)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups 18% table cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese will make all the difference in the taste of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until just tender-crisp. Overcooking will make it mushy.
  • Use a good quality Alfredo sauce: You can make your own Alfredo sauce from scratch or use a store-bought sauce. If you're using a store-bought sauce, be sure to choose one that is made with real cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the broccoli and chicken, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Season to taste: Always taste your dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is both delicious and satisfying. It's perfect for busy families or anyone who is looking for a simple but flavorful meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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