Broccoli-pasta Alfredo

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 0.5 (16 ounce) package uncooked bow tie pasta
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli durng last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain and keep warm.
• 2 melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. add shallots, and saute 3 minutes or until lightly browned. stir in half-and-half. cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. stir in parmesan cheese and next three ingredients until smooth. stir in pasta and broccoli. serve immediately.