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Fettuccine With Creamy Spinach Sauce

Fettuccine With Creamy Spinach Sauce for Spring Delight

Fettuccine With Creamy Spinach Sauce is a vibrant spring dish featuring fresh vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine can use whole wheat or gluten-free
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 oz Fresh Spinach washed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese can swap for nutritional yeast
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Green Peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Asparagus blanched
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil for garnish
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts or Slivered Almonds toasted

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Garlic and Spinach - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add spinach and stir occasionally until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Blend the Creamy Sauce - Transfer sautéed spinach and garlic to a blender. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, return sauce to skillet to warm.
  4. Blanch the Vegetables - Bring water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 2 minutes, add green peas, and cook for another minute. Drain.
  5. Combine Fettuccine, Sauce, and Vegetables - In the skillet with sauce, add fettuccine and vegetables. Toss over low heat for 2-3 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Serve and Garnish - Plate the fettuccine, garnish with basil, toasted nuts, and additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor and texture, season the sauce to taste before combining with fettuccine. Toss pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.

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