Festive Broccoli Fettuccine Au Gratin

• butter↗
• fettuccine pasta↗8 ounces

  cooked al dente

• frozen broccoli florets↗2 1⁄2 cups

  thawed

• chopped red bell pepper1⁄2 cup
• reduced-fat cream cheese↗1 ounce

  (8 ounce) package, softened

• grated parmesan cheese1 cup

  divided

• eggs↗2
• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• heavy whipping cream↗3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Butter a 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl combine the fettucine, broccoli, and chopped red bell peppers; spoon into the buttered dish.

4. 4

   In the same bowl, beat the cream cheese, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined; stir in the cream.

5. 5

   Pour cream cheese mixture over fettucine mixture and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

6. 6

   Bake for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.