Ricotta Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Ricotta Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli

Ingredients

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

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Ricotta Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 366.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.2g 34%

Carbohydrates: 53.4g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 8.8g

Fat: 10.2g 16%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 29%

Cholesterol: 26.5mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 904IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 41.8mg 70%

Folate: 156.2mcg 39%

Calcium: 301.8mg 30%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 55mg 20%

Potassium: 465.4mg 13%

Sodium: 409.2mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 92.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.