Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli

Excellent, healthy and easy

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. pkg. fettuccine noodles
  • 1-1/2 c. chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
  • 4-1/2 Tbls. butter
  • 1/2 t. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbls. plus 2 t. flour
  • 1 c. milk (or half & half)
  • 1/3 c. fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, cook broccoli in a small amount of water (about 5 minutes), or steam in microwave (add 1-2 Tbls. water) a couple minutes, until crisp-tender then drain.

When noodles are half done cooking, start sauce.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour and garlic powder until smooth.

Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.

Drain fettuccine and put in a large pasta bowl; top with broccoli and sauce, toss to coat.

NOTE: Serves 6.