Creamy Green Pea Alfredo (Print version)

A colorful twist on classic Alfredo featuring sweet green peas blended into a silky, Parmesan-infused cream sauce coating tender fettuccine.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz fettuccine or linguine

→ Alfredo Sauce

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - Salt, to taste

→ Green Pea Purée

09 - 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Garnish

12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Fresh basil or parsley leaves
14 - Cracked black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Blend thawed peas, basil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until very smooth. Add water if needed for silky texture.
03 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
04 - Add heavy cream and milk to skillet, stir to combine, and bring to gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and black pepper, cooking 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Stir green pea purée into Alfredo sauce until fully combined and heated through. Adjust seasoning and add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
06 - Toss cooked pasta with creamy green pea Alfredo sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan, fresh herbs, and cracked black pepper.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • You get all the indulgent comfort of Alfredo with a hidden serving of vegetables that actually taste incredible
  • The vibrant green color makes ordinary weeknight pasta feel like something special from a restaurant
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks and tastes like you spent much longer
02 -
  • Blend the pea mixture longer than you think necessary—any texture here will feel out of place in the silky sauce
  • Never let your cream sauce reach a rolling boil or it might separate and become grainy
  • Always save more pasta water than you expect to need—it is your secret weapon for perfect consistency
03 -
  • Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly and is less likely to separate when heating
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits off the heat, so plan to toss and serve immediately
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