Monday, May 30, 2011

Low-Fat Fettuccine Alfredo

Serves 4
Hands-On Time: 15m
Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

* 12 ounces fettuccine
* 1 head broccoli, cut into florets, stalk peeled and sliced
* 1 1/2 cups skim milk
* 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
* 1 tablespoon flour
* 3/4 cup cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
* kosher salt




Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the broccoli until tender, 3 minutes. Drain.

3. Heat the milk and butter in a large saucepan over low heat and slowly whisk in the flour. Simmer until slightly thickened, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan and ½ teaspoon salt. Add the pasta and broccoli and cook, stirring, over low heat until heated through.

5. Top each serving with extra Parmesan.

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