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fettuccine with broccoli

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathy W
New Carlisle, OH

This is my version of a recipe in "The Vegetarian Cookbook". It has a buttery mustard sauce that is delicious.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fettuccine with broccoli

  • 1 tsp
    dried basil, or use fresh, chopped fine
  • 1 tsp
    dried parsley, or use fresh, chopped fine
  • 2
    green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp
    dijon mustard depending on your taste
  • 1/2 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 lb
    broccoli, cut in florets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb
    fettuccine pasta
  • diced tomato or cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish, optional

How To Make fettuccine with broccoli

  • 1
    In a bowl, mix together butter and dijon mustard. Stir in garlic, green onions, parsley, basil and pepper. Set aside.
  • 2
    Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • 3
    While pasta is cooking, place broccoli florets along with a little water in a microwavable container and microwave about 3-4 minutes, until tender crisp. Drain. Season with salt.
  • 4
    Drain pasta. return to the pot. Gently stir in butter mixture and broccoli. (The heat from the pot and the pasta will melt the butter.) Adjust seasoning.
  • 5
    Serve. Garnish with the tomatoes, if desired.
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