Ricotta Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli
- 8 ounces fettuccini pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 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.
pasta, fresh broccoli florets, butter, flour, milk, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, ground black pepper, parsley
Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/ricotta-fettuccine-alfredo-with-broccoli/ (may not work)