Gluten-Free Fettuccini Asparagus and Yogurt Parmesan Sauce
- Prep Time:
- 5 min
- Cooking Time:
- 15 min
- Serves:
- 4
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. Salted butter
3 garlic cloves, grated or minced
1 tsp. GF dried basil
1/4 cup white wine, GF chicken broth or GF vegetable broth
1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese plus some for serving
1 lb. trimmed asparagus, broken into smaller pieces
Sea salt and GF ground black pepper to taste
Grated lemon zest for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:Â Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water until al dente (cooked but firm to the bite). Add the asparagus during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and basil, and sauté for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Combine Ingredients:Â Add the wine or broth to the pan and simmer for about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the yogurt and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. If your pasta is still cooking, you can take the water from the pot. Keep the heat low to prevent curdling. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until it has just melted. If the sauce is too thick, add extra pasta water or broth as needed.
- Finish the Dish:Â Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the cooked pasta and asparagus into the sauce, ensuring it is well coated.
- Serve:Â Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, extra Parmesan cheese, and grated lemon zest if desired.


Comments
Karen.R
very tasty and it is so nice to have a healthier version of Alfredo sauce. I used it over steamed cauliflower, it was so good!
that sounds delicious!