Creamy Fettuccine with Peas and Basil

Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Creamy Fettuccine with Peas and Basil
45 min.
4
509kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Creamy Fettuccine with Peas and Basil, a vibrant, dairy-free dish that bursts with flavor while being wonderfully nutritious. Perfect for a quick lunch, a comforting side dish, or a satisfying main course, this recipe is sure to impress both family and friends.

Imagine twirlingsweet, tender fettuccine enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce crafted from wholesome ingredients like cashew butter and oat milk. Each bite delivers a symphony of textures and tastes, enhanced by the freshness of chopped basil and the delightful sweetness of peas. This dish not only caters to dairy-free diets but also elevates the classic pasta experience with a health-conscious twist.

Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal option for those busy weekdays when you crave something comforting yet quick to prepare. With a balanced caloric breakdown and hearty serving size, it’s a meal that pleases the palate without compromising your health goals. Get ready to delight in this deliciously creamy, flavor-packed feat that invites you to savor every moment at the dinner table.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cashew butter at room temperature
  • ounces fettuccine barilla whole-wheat
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoon garlic chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 0.8 cup oat milk 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1.5 cups peas frozen

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a bowl, whisk oat milk, cashewbutter and 1/2 teaspoon salt until biglumps disappear. In a large nonstickskillet, heat oil over medium heat.Cook garlic, stirring, until golden,1 minute. Stir in milk mixture;reduce heat to low and simmer,stirring frequently, until thick andfragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in peas;turn off heat. Cook pasta asdirected on package with remaining1 teaspoon salt until just tender.
  2. Drainpasta, reserving 1 cup cookingliquid.
  3. Heat milk and pea mixtureover low heat for 2 minutes. Toss inpasta; add cooking water as neededto thin sauce to desired thickness;toss to thoroughly coat pasta.
  4. Garnishwith basil and black pepper; serve.
  5. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories509kcal
Protein13.45%
Fat38.81%
Carbs47.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
72.33
Glycemic Load
22.1
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.739130320756%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:508.87kcal
25.44%
Fat:22.54g
34.68%
Saturated Fat:4.32g
27.01%
Carbohydrates:62.4g
20.8%
Net Carbohydrates:56.27g
20.46%
Sugar:7.69g
8.54%
Cholesterol:47.63mg
15.88%
Sodium:913.31mg
39.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.58g
35.16%
Vitamin D:18.64µg
124.28%
Selenium:49.65µg
70.92%
Manganese:1.07mg
53.53%
Copper:0.99mg
49.32%
Phosphorus:346.74mg
34.67%
Magnesium:136.26mg
34.06%
Vitamin C:22.91mg
27.77%
Vitamin K:28.77µg
27.4%
Fiber:6.13g
24.53%
Zinc:3.47mg
23.11%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.08%
Iron:4mg
22.22%
Folate:75.69µg
18.92%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.58%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.26%
Vitamin B3:2.88mg
14.41%
Vitamin A:703.19IU
14.06%
Potassium:488.33mg
13.95%
Calcium:122.49mg
12.25%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.8%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.42%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.74%
Source:Epicurious