Alfredo Perfecto
Finally, finally! I finally found an alfredo sauce recipe that doesn't use cream and still tastes good! i have concocted this dish with shrimp and broccoli, but do use the sauce anytime you want a creamy alfredo-type sauce; it's very good and very versatile. And the sauce can be prepared while the pasta cooks; even better!!
Steps
Put on a large pot of salted water to boil.
When boiling , cook penne till al dente stage and drain well.
Meanwhile , wash and trim broccoli , slice into bite size pieces and florets , and microwave until crisp-tender , about 3 or 4 minutes.
Drain well and set aside.
Have cooked shrimp waiting in the fridge.
In a large heavy saucepan , melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour , then gradually whisk in milk and stock.
Keep whisking to ensure the mixture has no lumps.
When sauce comes to a boil , stir in parmesan cheese.
When thoroughly combined , stir in broccoli and shrimp.
Let mixture come back to a bubbling simmer , then let simmer for 1 or 2 minutes-- just long enough for the shrimp to warm up.
Add freshly ground black pepper to taste , and stir.
Turn off heat , stir in well-drained pasta , and pour mixture into an attractive serving bowl.
Serve hot.
Ingredients
dry penne pasta, fresh broccoli, shrimp, butter, all-purpose flour, evaporated low-fat milk, low sodium chicken broth, parmesan cheese, black pepper