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Spinach Fettuccine

Spinach Fettuccine: Creamy Comfort for Spring Evenings

Enjoy this healthy Spinach Fettuccine, a creamy vegetarian delight that blends fresh spinach, garlic, and a hint of lemon for a delightful spring meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fettuccine gluten-free option available
For the Sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt for boiling water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 5 oz Fresh Spinach kale or Swiss chard alternatives
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream coconut milk as a dairy-free substitute
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg optional
  • 0.5 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Green Peas fresh or frozen
  • 8 oz Green Asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
For Garnish
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Basil or parsley substitute
  • 0.25 cup Pine Nuts or Slivered Almonds toasted for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the fettuccine in salted water until just al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute, then add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Blend the garlic and spinach mixture with cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and lemon juice until smooth. Return to skillet on low heat.
  4. Blanch asparagus for 2 minutes, then add peas and cook for 1 additional minute. Drain and add to the spinach sauce.
  5. Combine the cooked fettuccine with the sauce and vegetables. Toss well and garnish with basil, pine nuts, and extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for spring evenings, and easily adaptable for gluten-free or dairy-free diets. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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