Try this lightened version of Alfredo sauce for a quick and easy pasta meal.
Yield: 4 servings
Time: 15-20 minutes
Tools
- large pot with lid
- wooden spoon
- colander
- large saucepan
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh pasta or 8 oz dry pasta
- 1½ t salt, divided
- 1½ c frozen pas
- 1 T olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 c milk
- ½ t nutmeg
- 1 c parmesan, grated
Directions
Fill pot with water, add 1 t salt, cover, and bring to a boil.
Cook the pasta:
- Fresh pasta – 3 minutes
- Dry pasta – 1 minute less than stated on the package
Stir in the peas, turn off heat, and let stand for 1 minute, then drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil over medium-high heat, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Add milk, ½ t salt, and nutmeg and stir until it starts to simmer. Reduce heat and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
When the sauce is ready, stir in the pasta and peas.
Remove from heat, stir in cheese, and serve.
Notes
This sauce is a lighter, healthier version of Alfredo sauce which is thicker and much richer.
Adapted from the recipe for “Creamy linguine with garlic, peas, and nutmeg” in 15-Minute Vegetarian (read my review).
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