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Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo with Spinach & Tomato

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups baby spinach packed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 2/3 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 TSP salt
  • 1/4 TSP pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to directions. Once it's done cooking, reserve 2/3 of the pasta water before draining.
  • While the pasta is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the baby spinach, parsley and basil.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium low heat. Add in the garlic, and cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add in the cherry tomatoes, and cook for about 7 minutes, or until they're tender.
  • Add in the spinach and herbs. Cook just until spinach is wilted.
  • Add in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Cook until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes, while stirring a few times.
  • Once the pasta is drained, return it to the pot. Add the reserved pasta water to the sauce/veggie mixture, then pour the sauce into the pasta pot. Add in salt & pepper, and toss to coat everything evenly.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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