Creamy Green Pea Alfredo (Printable)

Vibrant Alfredo pasta blended with sweet green peas for a creamy, 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
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 pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Combine thawed peas, basil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Process until completely smooth, adding water if necessary for silky consistency.
03 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
04 - Pour heavy cream and milk into skillet, stirring to incorporate. Bring to gentle simmer, then add Parmesan and black pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Fold green pea purée into sauce until fully incorporated and heated. Adjust seasoning. Thin with reserved pasta water if needed. Toss with pasta until well coated.
06 - Serve immediately topped with additional Parmesan, fresh herbs, and cracked pepper.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The peas add natural sweetness and a gorgeous color without any food coloring
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like it came from a restaurant
  • Sneaks in extra vegetables without anyone complaining
02 -
  • Reserving pasta water is the secret to restaurant-quality sauce at home
  • The sauce thickens quickly off the heat, so do not over-reduce it in the pan
  • If the peas leave tiny flecks, strain the purée through a fine mesh for perfectly smooth sauce
03 -
  • Use frozen peas instead of fresh for consistent sweetness year-round
  • The sauce tastes even better the next day, so make extra for lunch
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