Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Broccoli Alfredo Pasta 4.8 (6) 6 Reviews 1 Photo This broccoli Alfredo pasta is so pretty made with farfalle, also called bow-tie pasta. Of course, you may use fettuccine if you prefer. As a main dish, this serves 2; as a side, it serves 4. Add a salad, if you wish, and some bread. We love it as a side with grilled chicken or shrimp. By Brenda Venable Published on April 17, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 4 ounces farfalle pasta 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (see Note) 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste fresh parsley sprigs for garnish (optional) Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Remove to a colander; reserve the pasta water for later use. Add broccoli to a microwave-safe container along with 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook on High until bright green and tender with a bite, about 4 minutes. Drain; season with salt. Keep warm. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet or saucepan over low heat. Stir in cream and allow to simmer, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cheese and garlic, stirring continuously, until cheese is melted. Stir in nutmeg and remove from heat. sauce is too thick, stir in a bit of reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, combine cooked pasta, cooked broccoli, and sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs, if desired. Cook’s Note 4 minutes is plenty of time for bright green broccoli with a tender bite. If you prefer more tender broccoli, cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes.Freshly-grated Parmesan works best in this recipe. Purchased grated Parmesan often has an anti-caking ingredient that may prevent a smooth sauce. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 608 Calories 45g Fat 36g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 608 % Daily Value * Total Fat 45g 57% Saturated Fat 27g 134% Cholesterol 130mg 43% Sodium 906mg 39% Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 6g 22% Total Sugars 4g Protein 20g 39% Vitamin C 102mg 113% Calcium 431mg 33% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 614mg 13% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.