Broccoli Alfredo

Broccoli AlfredoFrom http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/broccoli-alfredo-10000001038754/index.html
Serves 4Hands-On Time: 15mTotal Time: 15m

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 1-pound box dry fettuccine
• 4 cups (8 ounces) broccoli florets
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup freshly grated good-quality Parmesan
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place the salt in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package directions for al dente. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli. Drain in a colander, reserving 1 cup of the water; set aside.
2. Place the butter in the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir until melted. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, then stir in 1/3 cup of the Parmesan. Add the fettuccine and broccoli and the cayenne and nutmeg, if desired; toss.
3. Remove from heat and sprinkle with another 1/3 cup of the Parmesan and the pepper. Toss again, adding more pasta water if the fettuccine is too sticky. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.