Name: Spaghetti alfredo recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400g spaghetti; 175g tenderstem broccoli, cut into short lengths; 15g butter; 1tbsp olive oil; 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed; 350g skinless chicken breast fillet, cut into small chunks; 200g half-fat soft cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

584 Kcal

29%

Sugar

6.8 g

Fat

15.1 g

22%

Saturated Fat

6.5 g

33%

Salt

0.7 g

Protein

38.8 g

78%

Carbohydrates

77.9 g

30%

Salt

0.7 g

By Nichola Palmer

published 20 August 2019

This is a variation on the classic Italian pasta dish made with a little less butter than usual and low-fat soft cheese instead of grated Parmesan. It’s quick and easy to make and is perfect for impromptu entertaining simply served with a lightly dressed mixed green salad and some warmed ciabatta bread. Although this sauce goes well with any pasta shape it is particularly suited to the long thin pastas such as spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine or tagliatelle

Ingredients

400g spaghetti
175g tenderstem broccoli, cut into short lengths
15g butter
1tbsp olive oil
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
350g skinless chicken breast fillet, cut into small chunks
200g half-fat soft cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method

Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water for 12-14 mins or according to the packet instructions, until just tender. Add the broccoli to the pan 4-5 mins before the end of the cooking time.
Meanwhile, heat the butter and oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the shallot and garlic and fry for 3-4 mins until just softened. Add the chicken and cook for 10-12 mins until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Drain the spaghetti and broccoli and add to the frying pan with the soft cheese. Toss well to mix and cook for a further 1-2 mins until the cheese has melted and coated the spaghetti. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.