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mushroom alfredo sauce

Mushroom Alfredo Sauce

An easy, 35 minute dinner idea! This Fettuccine with Mushroom Alfredo Sauce is creamy and has a handful of fresh spinach in at the end for color and flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fettuccine noodles  (about half of a 1 pound size box)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms  (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup salted butter 
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth 
  • 1 cup heavy cream 
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • salt and black pepper  to taste
  • 1 cup fresh spinach  chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the fettuccine to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside. 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until tender. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set aside. 1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
  • Add butter to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat until melted. Whisk in the flour. Cook and stir for about 1 minute. 1¼ cup salted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Add the chicken broth and whisk well, then add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder; stir well again. 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Increase the heat to medium and bring the sauce to a simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and season with salt and pepper to taste. salt and black pepper
  • Stir in the spinach. Cook over low heat for 1 minute then add the mushrooms and fettuccine. Stir well until all of the pasta is coated with the creamy sauce. 1 cup fresh spinach
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or basili and serve immediately.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe making 5 serving, with 1 serving being 1/5 of the prepared past with sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1692IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 2mg