Lightened Up Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli Recipe

Name: Lightened Up Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Whole Wheat Spaghetti Or Other Long Noodle; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Butter; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Shallot, Finely Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Flour; 1- 1/4 cup 1% Milk; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated; 1 ounce, weight Goat Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Low-fat Cream Cheese; 1 Crown Broccoli, Cut Into Florets; 2 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Whole Wheat Spaghetti Or Other Long Noodle
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Butter
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Shallot, Finely Chopped
2 Tablespoons Flour
1- 1/4 cup 1% Milk
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
1 ounce, weight Goat Cheese
2 Tablespoons Low-fat Cream Cheese
1 Crown Broccoli, Cut Into Florets
2 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add spaghetti.
2
Cook until 2 minutes before al dente.
3
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet with raised sides over medium heat.
4
Add garlic and shallots once butter is melted and saute for 2-3 minutes until softened.
5
Add flour and whisk together.
6
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly.
7
Add salt, pepper and nutmeg and continue to whisk until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
8
Once thickened, add cheeses and stir until melted and incorporated.
9
At this point, add broccoli to the pasta pot and cook for remaining 2 minutes.
10
Drain pasta and broccoli in a colander and pour into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce.
11
Toss to fully coat pasta with sauce and garnish with parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Whole Wheat Spaghetti Or Other Long Noodle, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Butter, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 Shallot, Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Lightened Up Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lightened Up Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli

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