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Broccoli Alfredo Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 4 c broccoli florets .
  • 4 tbsps butter .
  • 1 tbsp salt .
  • 1 1/2 tsps fresh ground black pepper .
  • 1/2 lb dry fettuccine .
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) .
  • 1 c parmesan cheese, freshly grated, good quality .
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Directions
  • Step #1 Place the salt In a large-ish pot of water & bring to a boil; add fettuccine & cook according to package directions for al dente; during the last 3 mins of cooking, add the broccoli.
  • Step #2 Drain in a colander, RESERVING 1 c of the WATER; set aside.
  • Step #3 Place the butter in the pot, reduce heat to medium-low ,and stir until melted; add 1/2 c of the reserved pasta water, then stir in the 1/3 c of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Step #4 Add the fettuccine & broccoli & the cayenne & nutmeg, if desired; toss.
  • Step #5 Remove from heat & sprinkle with another 1/3 c of the Parmesan cheese & the pepper, toss again.
  • Step #6 Adding more pasta water if the fettuccine is too sticky; serve in bowls & sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, enjoy.
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