Spinach Fettuccine Alfredo
Spinach Fettuccine Alfredo is a rich and creamy Italian-American pasta dish featuring spinach-infused fettuccine noodles tossed in a velvety sauce of butter, Parmesan cheese, and often cream. It is a popular variation of the classic Fettuccine Alfredo, with the spinach adding a vibrant green color and subtle earthy flavor to the indulgent, cheesy sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both fat and carbohydrates, with the sauce contributing significant saturated fat and calories, while the pasta provides a substantial carb load. A typical serving offers a good amount of calcium and protein from the cheese, but is relatively low in fiber, with a calorie count often ranging from 800 to 1,200 kcal per generous restaurant-style portion.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 850 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 72 g |
| Fat | 50 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 920 mg |
| Calcium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin K | 120 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of Italian-American cuisine, where a simple Roman pasta (Fettuccine Alfredo) was transformed in the U.S. into a much richer, cream-based dish. Nutritionally, the spinach adds a modest boost of iron and vitamins A and K, but the overall profile is dominated by the calorie-dense, high-fat sauce.
