fettuccine alfredo with vegetables

Name: Fettuccine Alfredo With Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) fettuccine noodles (12 oz); - homemade creamy Alfredo sauce (see below); 2 bunch(es) fresh broccoli; 1 - firm tomato; 2 - green onions; - black pepper; - fresh Parmesan cheese as a garnish; ## HOMEMADE CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE; 1 stick(s) butter or margarine equivalent; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese; 2 cup(s) mozzarella and Parmesan blend; 1 - 1 1/4 cup(s) milk; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 3 clove(s) fresh garlic, minced; - black pepper; 1/2 - lemon

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Shannon Hinkle

Tucson, AZ

Updated on Jul 20, 2022

The photo shows the Fettucine sans broccoli. And the homemade sauce is super yummy and very rich. My husband gives it two thumbs up!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

This homemade Alfredo sauce is rich, creamy, and very thick. We love the minced garlic flavor in the sauce. Adding broccoli, tomatoes, and green onions gives the heavy pasta dish a bit of freshness. You could even add chicken or shrimp to this dish too. An easy weeknight pasta dinner.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package fettuccine noodles (12 oz)
- homemade creamy Alfredo sauce (see below)
2 bunches fresh broccoli
1 - firm tomato
2 - green onions
- black pepper
- fresh Parmesan cheese as a garnish
HOMEMADE CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE
1 stick butter or margarine equivalent
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan blend
1 - 1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup sour cream
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- black pepper
1/2 - lemon

How To Make fettuccine alfredo with vegetables

Test Kitchen Tips

We boiled the broccoli for 5 minutes.

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions, or if you're inclined to do so, make your own. When noodles are done drain well.

Step 2

Prepare fresh broccoli to be cooked. I always leave mine somewhat firm.
Step 3

Prepare your other veggies... dice tomato neatly and chop up green onion. If using fresh garlic, chop that up too.
Step 4

For the sauce, melt butter/margarine first. I use Best Life buttery spread as it has no trans fat or hydrogenated oils.
Step 5

Then add in cream cheese and garlic.
Step 6

Keep the heat on low to medium and stir constantly unless it will burn.
Step 7

Add in sour cream and milk and wait until everything is well melted together.
Step 8

Then add the cheese.
Step 9

Once the cheese is thoroughly melted, add pepper to taste and a splash of lemon. Serve immediately.
Step 10

Pile noodles on a plate or in a bowl. Toss on broccoli and then cover with sauce. Sprinkle diced tomato and green onion on top. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice on and garnish with cheese. Yum!
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