Ingredients

  • 2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups fat-free milk
  • 2/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Method

  • Steam broccoli, covered, 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook 15 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, salt, and pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir in broccoli and pasta. Sprinkle with parsley.