Description
A timeless classic. This Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo recipe features a rich, creamy, and indulgent sauce made from scratch with real butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Crisp-tender broccoli cuts through the richness for a perfectly balanced meal.
Ingredients
12 ounces fettuccine pasta1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups heavy cream1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente.2. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot with the pasta.3. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce. In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.4. Pour in the heavy cream, whisking to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.5. Reduce the heat to low. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, whisking constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.6. Stir in the nutmeg, salt, and pepper.7. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then add the cooked fettuccine and broccoli directly to the skillet with the sauce (using tongs is best).8. Toss the pasta and broccoli in the sauce vigorously for 1-2 minutes, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.9. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
Notes
You MUST use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano from a block. Pre-shredded cheese will make the sauce grainy.Do not boil the cream, just a gentle simmer. Boiling it too hard can cause it to break.Alfredo sauce thickens significantly as it cools. It should look glossy and just coat the noodles in the pan. Serve it right away.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
 - Cook Time: 15 minutes
 - Category: Main Course,Dinner
 - Method: Simmering,Boiling
 - Cuisine: Italian-American
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
 - Calories: 750 kcal
 - Sugar: 3 g
 - Sodium: 600 mg
 - Fat: 45 g
 - Saturated Fat: 28 g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
 - Trans Fat: 0 g
 - Carbohydrates: 60 g
 - Fiber: 4 g
 - Protein: 25 g
 - Cholesterol: 130 mg
 
