Festive Fettuccine Alfredo

Festive Fettuccine Alfredo
Serving Size
1/2 cup
Servings
8
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
15 - 18 min

Ingredients

1 package
whole grain fettuccine
1 cup
raw cashews, pre-soaked (see below)
1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup
reserved pasta water
Juice of
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons
olive oil
2 cloves
garlic cloves, smashed
1/2
medium onion, chopped
6
sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup
mixed greens, loosely chopped
Fried or fresh
sage leaves, optional garnish
Directions
  1. Prep: Soak cashews in 2 cups hot water for one hour in a large covered bowl.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  3. Drain cashews and blend for 1 minute with cheese, pasta water, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and fry garlic, onions, and sun-dried tomatoes for 2 minutes. Stir in greens and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add cashew mixture and heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. For a thinner sauce: Add tap water, as needed.
  6. Toss pasta with sauce and garnish with sage leaves before serving, if desired.
  7. Handy Hint: Warm, crunchy herbs make the perfect pasta topper! To make fried sage leaves: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil and fry each leaf for 3-5 seconds until crisped.

Nutrition Information

Calories 343.2
Fat 13.1 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6 g
Monounsaturated fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 172.4 mg
Carbs 40.9 g
Fiber 8.7 g
Protein 14.7 g
Jackie Gentilesco