Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus
This easy fettucine alfredo has all the flavor without the fussiness.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 614kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup skim milk
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook until nearly finished, about 7 minutes.
- Add asparagus to pasta and continue boiling until asparagus is just tender, about 3 more minutes.
- Drain pasta and asparagus, set aside.
- In same pot, over low heat, add butter, cream, milk, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and ½ cup Parmesan. Stir until melted and heated through.
- Remove from heat, toss with pasta and asparagus, serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1868IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 4mg
