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Spinach Fettuccine

Creamy Spinach Fettuccine for a Fresh, Flavorful Dinner

Creamy Spinach Fettuccine is a versatile dish perfect for spring, capturing flavors of fresh produce in a quick, satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccine gluten-free option available
  • 1 teaspoon Salt for cooking pasta
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Green Peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 bunch Green Asparagus trimmed and cut
For Garnish
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 0.25 cup Pine Nuts or Slivered Almonds toasted
  • Extra Parmesan or Lemon Zest optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Spinach Fettuccine
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Blend the spinach and garlic mixture with heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and lemon juice until smooth. Return to skillet over low heat.
  4. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then add peas and blanch for an additional minute before draining.
  5. Combine drained fettuccine with the creamy sauce and fold in asparagus and peas. Serve immediately with garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, store in an airtight container for up to 2 months, and reheat with extra liquid if needed.

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