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    Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli

    Modified: Jun 2, 2020 · Published: Jun 27, 2018 by Sharon Rigsby · 7 Comments

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    If you like Fettuccine Alfredo, you will love Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Canadian Bacon! Number five in my Simple Summer Supper series, it’s an easy dinner recipe, the ultimate comfort food and you can have it on the table in 15 minutes.

     Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Canadian Bacon in a skillet.

    As good as it is, Fettuccine Alfredo isn’t something you can eat every night. Unfortunately, it’s loaded with calories and carbs, but every once in a while when you need a comforting bowl of pasta topped with a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, this recipe fits the bill.

    I’ve added some nutritious broccoli to this recipe and some yummy Canadian bacon to change things up a bit. Or, you could replace the Canadian bacon with leftover ham and it would make a delicious leftover ham pasta recipe.

    I first made this easy fettuccine alfredo with broccoli over 20 years ago and took it to a potluck New Year’s Eve party. It was gone in a flash; everyone raved about it and all who ate it asked for the recipe. It’s that good! Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli is one of my “go-to” recipes and once you try it, I know it will become one of yours too!

    How to make homemade alfredo sauce

    If you have never made homemade alfredo sauce, you will be shocked to see just how quick and easy it is. And, after making it, you will be asking yourself why you have been using the jarred stuff.

    To make homemade alfredo sauce, simply:

    1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium/low heat.
    2. Add the cream and pepper and bring mixture to a simmer.
    3. Add the parmesan cheese and simmer a few minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the cheese has melted.

    In this recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli, I have simplified the process even more and you basically just add the alfredo ingredients to the broccoli and ham mixture and stir until the cheese has melted, saving a step and an extra pan to wash.

    Here are more easy dinner recipes from my Simple Summer Supper Series: 

    • Spaghetti with Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce
    • Pan-Fried Fish and Blistered Tomatoes
    • Southern BBQ Shrimp and Cheese Grits
    • Parmesan Chicken with Cucumber Salsa, and coming soon, Watermelon Gazpacho

    How to make Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli

    Gather your ingredients which are: fresh broccoli, dried or refrigerated fettuccine, butter, Canadian bacon or ham, heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper.

     Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli ingredients on a cutting board including Canadian bacon.

    How to cook broccoli

    There are many ways to cook broccoli including roasting and cooking it in the microwave. For this recipe, I simply added the broccoli to a large pot of boiling water over medium-high heat and cooked it three minutes. Then I removed the broccoli with a slotted spoon, drained it and set it aside.

    Cooking the broccoli in a large pot of water.

    After cooking the broccoli, add the fettuccine to the same pot of boiling water and follow the package directions to cook it al-dente. Drain and set aside.

    Reusing the pan and water from the broccoli saves having to wash an extra pot and the broccoli water flavors the fettuccine.

    Cooking the fettuccine in the large pot of water.

    While the fettuccine is cooking, add butter to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the broccoli and reheat for 1 minute.

    Broccoli and Canadian bacon in a large saute pan.

    To make the alfredo sauce, add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and pepper to the broccoli mixture and stir to combine.

    When the cheese has melted, add the fettuccine and toss until everything is combined.

    Grate fresh parmesan cheese over the top to serve.

    *This recipe was originally published on January 12, 2017. I have updated it and replaced several of the original pictures. 

    Grating parmesan cheese over Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Canadian Bacon in a large skillet.

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    Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Canadian Bacon in a skillet.

    Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli

    Sharon Rigsby
    Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Canadian Bacon is an easy dinner recipe and part of my Simple Summer Supper series. It's a kid-friendly meal that you can have on the table in just 15 minutes flat.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 620 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
    • 8 ounces dried fettuccine, can substitute refrigerated fettuccine
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 6 ounces Canadian bacon cubed, can substitute ham
    • ⅔ cup heavy cream
    • 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese, approximately 6 ounces ungrated
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place broccoli in a large pot of boiling water over medium-high heat. Cook three minutes and remove with a slotted spoon. Drain and set aside.
    • Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and follow the package directions to cook it al-dente. Drain
    • While the fettuccine is cooking add the butter to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the broccoli and heat for 1 minute.
    • Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and pepper and combine. Add the fettuccine and toss until everything is combined. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 38gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1823mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 37.1mgCalcium: 800mgIron: 1.6mg
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    1. Carolyn

      June 28, 2018 at 11:44 pm

      This sounds delicious, WEH won’t eat this but I’ll make it for myself, YUM!!!!!

      Carolyn

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      • Gritsandpinecones

        June 29, 2018 at 9:11 am

        Hey Carolyn,
        Thanks so much! This has been a family favorite for years! I know you would love it too!
        Sharon

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        • Rose

          March 20, 2025 at 12:13 pm

          i want to make this but I’m confused about the amount of cheese.

        • Sharon Rigsby

          March 20, 2025 at 2:14 pm

          Hi Rose, I made this recipe just last night, and it is one of my family’s favorites. I updated the recipe card to reflect that it’s 1 1/2 cups of grated cheese, which is approximately 6 ounces of ungrated cheese. I hope this answers your question and you enjoy the recipe. Please let me know if you have any more questions or if I can help with anything else.
          All the best,
          Sharon

    2. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat

      January 22, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      I first had fettuccine alfredo when my American brother-in-law cooked it for us. So delicious! After seeing it made, I definitely agree that it’s not something to be eating every night! But wonderful for a treat! Love the addition of broccoli here 🙂

      Reply
    3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      January 18, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      Mmmm, fettuccini alfredo! It is comfort food and I do indulge in it occasionally. Now I have another reason to eat it. I must try this recipe!

      Reply
    4. Michelle @ The Last Food Blog

      January 17, 2017 at 11:13 am

      Lovely recipe x Great for a weeknight dinner 😉

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