Broccoli-Pasta Alfredo

Broccoli-Pasta Alfredo

środa, 12 lutego 2014

Broccoli-Pasta Alfredo

Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 0.5 (16 ounce) package uncooked bow tie pasta
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

• 1 Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli durng last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain and keep warm.
• 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, and saute 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in half-and-half. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in Parmesan cheese and next three ingredients until smooth. Stir in pasta and broccoli. Serve immediately.