For an even smoother sauce, you can blend the ricotta cheese in a food processor before adding it to the sauce. Add a clove of minced garlic to the butter when making the roux for extra flavor. If you don't have fresh broccoli, you can use frozen broccoli florets. Just make sure to thaw and drain them well before adding them to the sauce. To make it a complete meal, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the pasta.
Ricotta Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli
-
PREP TIME15 mins
-
COOK TIME20 mins
-
TOTAL TIME35 mins
-
SERVING4 People
-
VIEWS290
Indulge in a lighter, yet equally creamy and comforting, take on the classic Alfredo. This Ricotta Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli uses ricotta cheese to create a luscious sauce that's both flavorful and lower in fat. Fresh broccoli adds a delightful pop of color and texture, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
-
Carbohydrate53 g
-
Cholesterol27 mg
-
Fiber3 g
-
Protein17 g
-
Saturated Fat6 g
-
Sodium409 mg
-
Sugar9 g
-
Fat10 g
-
Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.
01 Step
Recipe View Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccini pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. (Total time: 8-10 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Steam the Broccoli: While the pasta is cooking, steam the broccoli florets until they are tender-crisp and bright green, about 4-6 minutes. You can use a steamer basket or microwave with a little water. Drain well. (Total time: 4-6 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Make the Alfredo Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux. (Total time: 1 minute)
04 Step
Recipe View Gradually whisk in the warm milk, making sure there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. (Total time: 5-7 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Stir in the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth, about 3-5 minutes. (Total time: 3-5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Combine: Add the steamed broccoli and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss gently to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. (Total time: 1-2 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
RECIPE REVIEWS
LEAVE A REVIEW
Please Rate
Tremaine Abshire
Jun 14, 2025The sauce was a little too thick for my liking, but adding some of the pasta water helped to thin it out. Will definitely make this again!
Ashlee Willms
Oct 10, 2024I was skeptical about using ricotta in Alfredo, but this was surprisingly delicious! My family loved it.
Caroline Heidenreichrutherford
Jul 6, 2024Easy to follow recipe and a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables. I added grilled chicken and it was a hit!
Juanita Waters
Oct 20, 2023A lighter Alfredo that doesn't compromise on flavor. I appreciate the healthier alternative!