Creamy Green Pea Alfredo (Printable)

A vibrant twist on classic Alfredo featuring sweet green peas blended into a creamy, Parmesan-rich sauce for a colorful and comforting pasta dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 -
  • The pea purée adds natural sweetness and creaminess without heavy cream overload
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
  • You can easily swap in dairy-free ingredients and it still works beautifully
02 -
  • Reserve that pasta water before draining, it is liquid gold for adjusting sauce consistency
  • The sauce will thicken as it stands off the heat, so do not reduce it too much in the pan
  • Blend the pea purée completely smooth, any chunks will feel strange in the creamy sauce
03 -
  • Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly than cold from the fridge
  • Grate your Parmesan from a wedge for the smoothest sauce texture
  • If the sauce breaks, whisk in a tiny splash of cold water to bring it back together
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