Amazing Alfredo

By blum099

Per serving (1/4 recipe): 407 calories; 17.7 g fat; 3.1 g saturated fat; 36.2% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 15.1 g protein; 53.9 g carbohydrates; 3.3 g sugar; 6.2 g fiber; 901 mg sodium; 46 mg calcium; 4.3 mg iron; 48 mcg selenium; 338 mg potassium; 147 mcg beta-carotene; 6.6 mg vitamin C; 23 mcg folate

***Note: Although delicious, the nuts in this recipe elevate the fat content and make this a dish to consume sparingly.

Ingredients

• Makes 4 servings
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons raw pine nuts
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 4 cups cooked fettuccine (or other pasta of your choice)
• 3 tablespoons freshly minced parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender, grind cashews and pine nuts into a fine powder. Add water, lemon juice, garlic, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until completely smooth.

Transfer to a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk as you bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes, whisking regularly. Stir in black pepper.

Serve over hot pasta and garnish with parsley and fresh ground pepper to taste