Butter-Less Alfredo with Peas
Ingredients
The pasta
-
¾
box
whole grain pasta (such as linguine)
The sauce
-
2
Tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
-
3
cloves
garlic (minced)
-
2-4
Tbsp
all-purpose flour
-
¾
cup
2% milk
-
1
cup
vegetable stock
-
1
Tbsp
pesto
-
¼
tsp
salt
-
¼
tsp
pepper
-
½
cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-
1
cup
green peas
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, then add olive oil and garlic, stirring to avoid burning.
- Reduce heat slightly and add flour, whisking to combine and cooking for about a minute.
- Add the vegetable stock and milk, using a spatula to mash the flour into the liquid.
- Stir in salt, pepper, pesto, and Parmesan cheese, cooking until it bubbles and thickens.
- Adjust the sauce thickness by adding more milk or flour as needed.
- Add the peas and stir, then mix in the drained pasta and combine well.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan on top.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
500
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
59g
Total protein
26g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
20mg
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