Creamy One Pot Alfredo Pasta
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 8 oz. pasta of your choice
- 4 Tbl. unsalted butter
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 8 oz. shredded rotisserie chicken or raw jumbo shrimp
- 3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 small pinch ground nutmeg (Optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set the cooked pasta to the side.
- In the same pot over medium-heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Add in the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken or raw shrimp (whichever you prefer). Cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the pasta back into the pot, followed by the rest of the butter. Then stir in 3/4 cup of the parmesan cheese and 1/4 of the reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 5 minutes, continuously stirring. Add in more water until the sauce becomes creamy and the cheese melts. You can also add in the heavy cream and pinch of nutmeg if using.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve.
Notes
To Store: Seal any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.