Pasta Alfredo with Vegetables
Pasta Alfredo with Vegetables is a creamy, comforting Italian-American dish featuring fettuccine tossed in a rich sauce of butter, Parmesan cheese, and often cream, with colorful vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or spinach stirred in. It's a popular variation of the classic Roman 'Fettuccine Alfredo,' adapted for a more balanced and vibrant meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the pasta and fats from the cheese and cream, while the vegetables add fiber, vitamins, and minerals. A standard serving can range from 600 to 900 calories, depending on portion size and sauce richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it showcases how a simple Italian pasta was transformed into a richer, cream-based staple in the United States. Nutritionally, adding vegetables boosts its fiber and micronutrient content, making the indulgent sauce feel more balanced.
