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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 4
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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Feb 24, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup broccoli flowerets
  • 1 cup cauliflowerets
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
  • 1 cup frozen green peas (from 1-lb bag), rinsed to separate
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

Alfredo Sauce

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  •  
    1
    Cook fettuccine as directed on package.
  •  
    2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas and onion in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat; keep warm.
  •  
    3
    Method for Alfredo Sauce: Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat butter and whipping cream over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture starts to bubble; reduce heat to low. Simmer 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened; remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
  •  
    4
    Make Alfredo Sauce. Stir sauce into vegetable mixture.
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    5
    Drain fettuccine. Stir fettuccine into sauce mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Information

530 Calories, 28g Total Fat, 20g Protein, 47g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (about 1 3/4 cups)
Calories
530
Calories from Fat
260
Total Fat
28g
44%
Saturated Fat
14g
71%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
115mg
39%
Sodium
520mg
22%
Potassium
320mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
16%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Sugars
5g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
45%
45%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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