Ricotta Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli Recipe
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Ricotta Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli

By: AELLIS 
"A low-fat alternative to a traditional Alfredo sauce. I add chicken, most of the time, to make it a complete meal!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (48)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  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.
  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.
  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 open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 423 | Total Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 39mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2005 by THERESA_M   view full review
A nice twist on alfredo! I did make a few modifications though. I substituted chicken broth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by KIMBERLY   view full review
My husband's Italian and he loved it! Trust me, it says a lot!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by Lynne B.   view full review
This was awesome! I added shrimp, fresh chopped garlic and fresh spinach leaves. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by amalia1961   view full review
I've made regular fettucine alfredo a hundred times but just recently started adding ricotta. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by luv2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
really good and quick recipe. since i didn't have any cream in the house, i was so happy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by DCWROSE   view full review
Family loved it. Has the alfredo taste, but it a bit lighter, due to the ricotta. Excellent!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by RUCIFEY   view full review
This was really bland. I even added some crushed fresh garlic and it still didn't taste good....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by CARRIEG1   view full review
I tried this tonight and it was fantastic! I hae a quick feetucine recipe that I make a lot,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by thefarmersdaughter   view full review
It's okay, nothing like good alfredo sauce because of the ricotta. Since i had some ricotta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2010 by bbake   view full review
Very bland. I'd suggest keeping the starchy pasta water to thin the sauce out because straight...

 

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