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Spinach Fettuccine

Creamy Spinach Fettuccine with Asparagus for Spring Joy

This Creamy Spinach Fettuccine brings a vibrant taste of spring with fresh asparagus, peas, and a rich spinach sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fettuccine whole wheat or gluten-free preferred
  • 1 tbsp Salt for boiling water
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or butter/avocado oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 5 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute kale or Swiss chard
  • ¾ cup Heavy Cream coconut milk for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • a pinch Nutmeg optional
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Green Peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 bunch Asparagus blanched
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil or parsley
  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts/Slivered Almonds or sunflower seeds
For Garnishing
  • to taste Extra Parmesan or lemon zest

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Fettuccine by boiling salted water, add the fettuccine and cook until al dente for 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Sauté the Filling in a skillet with olive oil. Add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute, then add chopped spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes until wilted.
  3. Blend the Sauce by transferring sautéed spinach mixture to a blender with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  4. Cook the Vegetables by boiling water to blanch asparagus for 2 minutes and adding green peas for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
  5. Combine the Components by returning blended sauce to skillet, adding blanched veggies, and mixed cooked fettuccine. Toss to coat.
  6. Garnish and Serve by plating and garnishing with basil, nuts, and Parmesan/lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be reheated gently on low heat.

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