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Spinach Fettuccine Alfredo

Servings

2

Serving size

2 ounces pasta with sauce
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied or divided by 2, but does not make very good leftovers.

Spinach Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) Frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
1 tsp. Olive oil
2 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
2 Tbsp. All purpose flour or garbanzo flour
1 1/2 cup 2% milk (chilled)
1 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated)
4 quart Water
4 ounce Whole Wheat Fettuccine (or gluten-free pasta)

Instructions

The spinach can be pulled from the freezer and thawed on a plate in the refrigerator for about ten hours. Alternatively, the spinach can be thawed gently in the microwave. Once thawed, place the spinach in a strainer and press out the excess water.

Heat the olive oil in a ten-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook very slowly and stir frequently. Do not allow the garlic to brown or it will become bitter.

Add the spinach and then the flour slowly and cook for about one minute. Stir continuously to blend the spinach and flour. Cook gently so the mixture doesn't brown.

Slowly add the cold milk, whisking to keep from forming clumps. Blend in all of the milk until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken.

When the sauce is smooth, add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and whisk as it melts until the sauce is creamy. Reduce the heat to very low.

In a large pot heat the water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until just tender (about 12 - 15 minutes for dried pasta). Drain well and then add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle the minced parsley over the top and serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free pasta and garbanzo flour in this dish.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

Every one of these ingredients is easy to keep on hand and the whole recipe takes about as long as it takes to cook the pasta. Next time you are at the grocery, buy two or three packages of frozen spinach to have on hand, and along with other ingredients from your well-stocked pantry you’ll always have something quick and easy to make for dinner.

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