Quick & Easy Broccoli Alfredo

Alfredo is a simple recipe you probably already know how to make. And if you don’t, well, here’s my recipe! This is the perfect recipe to make for dinner after a busy day at work.  And since it’s Valentine’s week, why not make this simple recipe for a loved one! 🙂

Ingredients:

1 lb fettuccine

1 head of broccoli

1 clove of garlic, minced

¼ cup butter or margarine

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 + 1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp parsley

1 tsp olive oil

Directions:

1. In a large pot, bring water to boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package.
2. In a small pot, bring water to boil. Add broccoli florets and continue to boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. In a small saucepan, add olive oil and garlic over high heat.
4. Once garlic becomes fragrant, pour in heavy cream and butter. Reduce heat to medium.
5. Continue stirring until butter if fully melted. Once butter is melted, add Parmesan cheese and continue to stir. Keep over medium heat until sauce begins to thicken.
6. Add parsley and broccoli to sauce, stir, and remove from heat.
7. Top fettuccine pasta with sauce and enjoy.

Time to make: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Have a great week everyone!

Lynda