Low-Fat Fettuccine Alfredo

INGREDIENTS

1. 12 ounces fettuccine
2. 1 head broccoli, cut into florets, stalk peeled and sliced
3. 1 1/2 cups skim milk
4. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5. 1 tablespoon flour
6. 3/4 cup cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
7. kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the broccoli until tender, 3 minutes. Drain.
3. Heat the milk and butter in a large saucepan over low heat and slowly whisk in the flour. Simmer until slightly thickened, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan and ½ teaspoon salt. Add the pasta and broccoli and cook, stirring, over low heat until heated through.
5. Top each serving with extra Parmesan.

By Maureen Callahan, R.D., and Kay Chun