BROCCOLI ALFREDO PASTA

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Very creamy and a little cheesy. Great way to get kids to eat broccoli! This recipe is adapted from Taste of Home. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli in this.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 -12 ounce) package pasta (I use fettucine or rotini)
2 -3 cups broccoli, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups milk
1/4 cup romano cheese, shredded (or parmesan)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  • Meanwhile, steam broccoli until tender, but still crisp, about 5 minutes, and drain.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Bring to a boil, and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and broccoli.
  • Toss with the pasta to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.6, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 223.6, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 13.6

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