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Zucchini Fettuccine Alfredo

This zucchini fettuccine alfredo uses a lightened up sauce (no cream!) and features plenty of zucchini, cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 560 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-fat milk 2%
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta
  • 3 cups zucchini and summer squash seasoned, thinly sliced and grilled, roasted or sauteed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
  • additional grated parmesan for serving optional

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce.
  2. For the sauce: Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon,1 minute. Whisk in the milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, whisking constantly, until just thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Gradually add the cream cheese parmesan cheese; whisk until melted, about 1 minute.
  3. Drain the pasta and return it to the large pot. Add the alfredo sauce and toss to coat thoroughly. Stir in the zucchini, tomatoes, pine nuts and basil. Serve immediately with additional parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: The zucchini can be grilled up to 3 days in advance.

Nutrition Information

Calories 560kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 397mg (17%) Potassium 781mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1020IU (20%) Vitamin C 34.2mg (38%) Calcium 359mg (36%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 560

% Daily Value*

Calories 560kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Potassium 781mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1020IU 20%
Vitamin C 34.2mg 38%
Calcium 359mg 36%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.