Bucatini Alfredo with Broccoli
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 5
This quick-cooking recipe captures all the deliciously creamy, rich flavor of the classic Italian-American sauce—with the welcome addition of quick-braised broccoli. A dusting of pecorino cheese completes each bowl with a touch of sharpness.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps Crème Fraîche, ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, 3 Tbsps All-Purpose Flour, ¼ cup Grated Pecorino Cheese
Directions
Step 1:
Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the broccoli stem; cut the broccoli into small pieces, keeping the florets intact. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
Step 2:
In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the broccoli pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add 1/2 cup of water; season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until the broccoli has softened and the water has cooked off. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the pan.
Step 3:
While the broccoli cooks, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, drain thoroughly.
Step 4:
Add the cooked pasta, cooked broccoli, crème fraîche, and half the reserved pasta cooking water to the pan. Cook, stirring vigorously, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the pasta is thoroughly coated. (If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining pasta cooking water to achieve your desired consistency.) Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish the finished pasta with the cheese; season with pepper.
Step 5:
Add the cooked pasta, cooked broccoli, crème fraîche, and half the reserved pasta cooking water to the pan. Cook, stirring vigorously, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the pasta is thoroughly coated. (If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining pasta cooking water to achieve your desired consistency.) Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish the finished pasta with the cheese; season with pepper.
Step 6:
Enjoy!
