Fettuccine Vegetable Alfredo Recipe

Indulge in this vibrant and flavorful vegetarian Fettuccine Alfredo, a Southern Living-inspired twist! Skip the mushrooms and enjoy a delightful pasta dish bursting with tender carrots and spinach, all tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect as a satisfying entree (serves 4) or a delicious side dish (serves 6). This easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 372.4 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fettuccine Vegetable Alfredo

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How to Make Fettuccine Vegetable Alfredo

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, thinly slice 1 ½ cups of carrots.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
  4. Add ½ cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes, until fragrant and tender.
  5. Stir in 5 oz (140g) fresh spinach and cover the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until spinach wilts completely, stirring occasionally.
  6. Pour in 1 ½ cups of Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade). Add ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil.
  7. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the pasta to heat through.
  9. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

14g

Carbs

17g