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!"
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 1⁄4 cups dry penne pasta
- 1 head fresh broccoli
- 1 lb shelled cooked shrimp, any size (defrosted, if frozen)
- 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups evaporated low-fat milk
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
directions
- 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 (or just use frozen), 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.
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Reviews
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This is so good! I used a 410 gm tin of lite evaporated milk and 1 cup of chicken stock (instead of broth) We couldnt believe how creamy the sauce was and didnt find it greasy at all. Great colours with the broccoli and shrimp too, a definite winning recipe Lennie. Thanks for posting. =) -
We all loved the flovor! My Daughter-in-law will not eat meat, she thoutht that the flavor was better then the "Olive Garden" pasta. She now thinks that her mother-in-law is a great cook. Thank you Lennie!! -
I found the sauce very greasy and not much flavor. Needs allot of work. -
I love this! Yummy, yummy, yummy! I didn't use fresh parmesan - just the grated stuff that you can buy in the tubs but it still worked perfectly - and not using fresh means that it is a 'store-cupboard' recipe that I can make anytime I want. This is one of my and my hubby's favourite meals! -
I made this recipe for my daughter and her friend for her friend's birthday. Her friend loves alfredo, so I was a little nervous. Her friend just loved the dinner. It was very tasty. The only change I would make in the future is adding a little more milk or broth as it was a bit thick.
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