Ricotta Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli
Ricotta fettuccine Alfredo is a low-fat version of a classic dish. It's made with ricotta cheese instead of heavy cream.
You can add chicken to make it a complete meal.
The broccoli adds some green to the pasta.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 19, 2026Share
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Ricotta fettuccine Alfredo is a low-fat version of a classic dish. It's made with ricotta cheese instead of heavy cream.
You can add chicken to make it a complete meal.
The broccoli adds some green to the pasta.
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Ingredients 10
8 ounces fettuccini pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
0.66666698455811 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Add 8 ounces fettuccini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Then drain.
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2
Put 2 cups fresh broccoli florets in a steamer over 1 inch boiling water and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
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3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add 2 cups skim milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, about 15 minutes.
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4
Stir in 0.66666698455811 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 0.25 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Cook until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Stir in steamed broccoli and cooked pasta. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 10g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Cholesterol 27mg
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Sodium 409mg
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Total Carbohydrate 53g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 17g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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