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No-Guilt Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo.

A lighter take on fettuccine alfredo featuring roasted broccoli and a creamy hummus-based sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small heads broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup plain hummus
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving; substitute nutritional yeast for vegan version
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus more for serving
  • fresh parsley chopped, plus more for serving
  • 1 pinch crushed red-pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Tongs
  • Microplane or grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Toss the broccoli florets with the olive oil, cayenne, garlic powder, and a large pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Roast the broccoli for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once, until edges are lightly charred.
  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente according to package directions.
  5. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  6. Add the hummus, about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, and 3/4 cup grated Parmesan to the pasta.
  7. Toss vigorously until a creamy sauce forms, adding more reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.
  8. Stir in the chopped basil, chopped parsley, and crushed red-pepper flakes, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
  9. Add the roasted broccoli to the pasta and toss gently to combine.
  10. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and additional basil or parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Recipe reprinted from The Half Baked Harvest Cookbook.
  • Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a vegan option.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Roast broccoli until lightly charred for best flavor.