Fettuccine with Gorgonzola and Broccoli Recipe

Fettuccine with Gorgonzola and Broccoli Recipe

  • 3/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 pound Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 pound fettuccine
  • 1 1/4 pounds broccoli, thick stems removed, tops cut into small florets
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  1. In a medium stainless-steel pot, combine the broth and wine and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Cook until the mixture is reduced to about 2/3 cup, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Reduce the heat to moderately low and add the Gorgonzola, cream, and butter. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring, until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  3. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until almost done, about 9 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and bring back to a boil. Cook until the broccoli and pasta are just done, about 3 minutes longer. Drain.
  4. Toss the fettuccine and broccoli with the Gorgonzola sauce, Parmesan, and parsley. Serve with extra Parmesan.