Fettuccine Alfredo with Sauteed Vegetables
We have a wonderful woman from out of town staying with us at our house this week. She is from northern California and owns a bunch of land [40 acres to be exact], which includes a garden. She is able to grow a bunch of her own vegetables, which I think is awesome & I wish I could do. This is what helped to inspire this dish that I'm sharing with you today.
Personally, I always have a much better time with cooked vegetables as opposed to raw ones, so hopefully you will enjoy this too. I used a mix of my favorite vegetables from what I had at home [but, honestly, these vegetables are almost always in my house at all times], so if you have another vegetable that you have a burning passion to use, throw it in there! This recipe is also very easily made gluten free - details below.
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES
serves 4-6
alfredo sauce ingredients
1 pound fettuccine, preferably fresh
2 tablespoons butter/canola oil blend
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups fat-free half & half
3/4 cup skim milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
pepper to taste
sauteed vegetable ingredients
2 medium zucchini
1 medium red bell pepper
10 - 12 medium crimini mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
about 1/3 cup dry white wine
salt & pepper to taste
[to make gluten free: use a gluten free flour instead of unbleached all-purpose flour, use a gluten free pasta instead of regular fettuccine]
Start water boiling in a pot for the pasta.
Slice zucchini, bell pepper & mushrooms.
Place skillet on stove on medium heat and add olive oil. When pan is hot, add vegetables, garlic, white wine, and salt and pepper. Stir every few minutes, until vegetables are cooked.
Place skillet on stove on medium heat. Melt butter, then whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in half & half in a steady stream. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, whisking every so often.
Add pepper and Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth.
Top fettuccine with alfredo sauce & sauteed vegetables.
Enjoy!