Broccoli-Pasta Alfredo

Name: Broccoli-Pasta Alfredo
Ingredients: 0.5 (16 ounce) packageuncooked bow tie pasta; 2 cups broccoli florets; 2 tablespoons butter; 14 cup finely chopped shallot; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 14 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped; 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 14 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

0.5 (16 ounce) packageuncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
14 cup finely chopped shallot
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
14 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
14 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.
3

Add shallots, and saute 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
4

Stir in half-and-half.
5

Cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
6

Stir in Parmesan cheese and next three ingredients until smooth.
7

Stir in pasta and broccoli.
8

Serve immediately.