"Zucchini Fettuccine with Cauliflower Alfredo and Peas" is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This recipe combines the fresh flavors of zucchini, peas, and cauliflower with a creamy and flavorful alfredo sauce. The resulting dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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FETTUCCINE WITH ZUCCHINI
Beautiful, glossy zucchini from the farm stand are to be treasured. Here they are diced, sautéed until tender, bolstered with garlic, pine nuts and Grana Padano, and mingled with fresh pasta.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place zucchini in a colander, toss with salt and set aside to drain in sink or over a bowl 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy sauté pan, add onion, pine nuts and garlic and sauté over low heat about 10 minutes, until onion is soft and nuts start to brown. Rinse and drain zucchini and add to pan. Sauté about 20 minutes, until tender.
- Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta, cook pasta about 3 minutes and drain, reserving about 1 cup pasta water. Add pasta to sauté pan, cook over low heat about 5 minutes, to blend ingredients, adding pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in parsley, cheese and additional olive oil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 519, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 549 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CAULIFLOWER AND PEAS
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring milk and broth to a rapid simmer. Add cauliflower and cook, covered, until just tender, 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer 3 cups cauliflower to a bowl. Cook remaining cauliflower (4 cups), covered, until soft, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Transfer soft cauliflower to a blender with 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth; pulse in heavy cream.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain and return pasta to pot. Stir in butter, cauliflower puree and florets, and peas. Add pasta water if necessary to create a creamy sauce that coats the pasta. Season with salt and pepper and serve with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
FETTUCINE WITH CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE
You won't miss the cream in this Alfredo impostor. Cauliflower steps up to deliver a silky sauce that will please everyone.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the oil and garlic in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over medium heat, swirling, until the garlic is soft and fragrant but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the cauliflower, nutmeg, 2 3/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the cauliflower is completely soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the yeast or Parmesan and puree with an immersion blender until the sauce is very smooth.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the fettucine. Cook according to the package directions. Reserve at least 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add to the cauliflower sauce. Toss to coat the pasta and heat over medium low until the sauce is warmed through. Add some of the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide among 4 serving bowls and sprinkle with parsley, nutritional yeast or Parmesan and crushed red pepper if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 300 milligrams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 4 grams
ZUCCHINI FETTUCCINE WITH CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO AND PEAS
If you know me, then you should expect peas in my pasta dishes. I created this dish using my favorite combination of vegetables! This dish is super delicious. I bet adding chicken or shrimp to this dish would be very good. Due to my new love for turmeric, I decided to add some into this dish. Yum. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri
Categories Squash Recipes
Time 39m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place cauliflower in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain; transfer to a food processor.
- Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer garlic to the food processor, reserving oil in the skillet. Add almond milk, lemon juice, flax seeds, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, turmeric, and sriracha sauce to the food processor; blend until smooth.
- Heat reserved oil in the skillet. Toss in zucchini noodles; cook and stir using tongs, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer zucchini noodle mixture to a large bowl. Pour in almond milk sauce and toss to combine. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 551.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
ZUCCHINI FETTUCCINE WITH CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO AND PEAS
If you know me, then you should expect peas in my pasta dishes. I created this dish using my favorite combination of vegetables! This dish is super delicious. I bet adding chicken or shrimp to this dish would be very good. Due to my new love for turmeric, I decided to add some into this dish. Yum. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri
Categories Squash Recipes
Time 39m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place cauliflower in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain; transfer to a food processor.
- Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer garlic to the food processor, reserving oil in the skillet. Add almond milk, lemon juice, flax seeds, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, turmeric, and sriracha sauce to the food processor; blend until smooth.
- Heat reserved oil in the skillet. Toss in zucchini noodles; cook and stir using tongs, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer zucchini noodle mixture to a large bowl. Pour in almond milk sauce and toss to combine. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 551.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
Tips:
- To make the zucchini fettuccine, use a vegetable spiralizer to create long, thin strips of zucchini. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a sharp knife to cut the zucchini into thin ribbons.
- If you don't have cauliflower rice, you can make your own by grating a head of cauliflower in a food processor.
- To make the cauliflower Alfredo sauce, simply add cauliflower rice, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to a blender and blend until smooth.
- To cook the peas, simply boil them in a pot of water for a few minutes, or until they are tender.
- To assemble the dish, simply toss the zucchini fettuccine with the cauliflower Alfredo sauce and peas. You can also add some additional Parmesan cheese or chopped parsley for garnish.
Conclusion:
Zucchini fettuccine with cauliflower Alfredo and peas is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light and summery meal. It is also a great way to get your daily serving of vegetables. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less Parmesan cheese, or you can use different vegetables, such as broccoli or carrots.
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