Creamy Green Pea Alfredo (Printable version)

Vibrant pasta with sweet green peas blended into creamy Alfredo sauce for a nutrient-rich, colorful twist on the Italian classic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz fettuccine or linguine

→ Alfredo Sauce

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - Salt to taste

→ Green Pea Purée

09 - 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Garnish

12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Fresh basil or parsley leaves
14 - Cracked black pepper

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine thawed peas, basil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until very smooth, adding a splash of water if needed for a silky texture.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
04 - Add the heavy cream and milk to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Stir in the green pea purée until fully combined and heated through. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
06 - Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy green pea Alfredo sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, fresh herbs, and cracked black pepper.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • That incredible emerald hue makes ordinary weeknight pasta feel like something special
  • The peas add natural sweetness that balances the rich, salty Parmesan perfectly
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent much longer on it
02 -
  • Reserving pasta water is non negotiable, it is the secret to perfectly silky sauce consistency
  • The pea purée must be completely smooth or your sauce will have an odd texture
  • Do not let the cream mixture come to a rolling boil or it might separate
03 -
  • Use a high speed blender if you have one, it makes the pea purée exceptionally silky
  • Grate your own Parmesan cheese, pre grated varieties have anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting
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