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Fettuccine With Creamy Spinach Sauce

Creamy Spinach Sauce Fettuccine for a Fresh Spring Feast

Delight in this creamy spinach fettuccine dish, bursting with fresh flavors and packed with nutrients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine whole wheat or gluten-free variants optional
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with coconut milk for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • a pinch Nutmeg optional but recommended
  • ½ tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Green Peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Green Asparagus blanch briefly
  • to taste Fresh Basil for garnish
  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts/Slivered Almonds toasted, optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Blender
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté Spinach: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add spinach and toss until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Blend Creamy Sauce: Transfer wilted spinach to a blender. Add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  4. Cook Vegetables: Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then add peas and cook for another minute. Drain.
  5. Combine: In the skillet, add fettuccine, creamy spinach sauce, and vegetables. Toss together over low heat, adjusting consistency with pasta water if needed.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Plate fettuccine, sprinkle with basil and pine nuts, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove.

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