Butternut Squash Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe – A Healthier Alternative
The perfect time of year to indulge in a healthier Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe! When it comes to fettuccine, we are all about it. With its creamy delicious sauce, it’s also not the healthiest choice when it comes to pasta dishes.
I’ve even tried to add broccoli into my last Fettuccine Alfredo With Broccoli Recipe recipe thinking that would help but as we all know – as amazing as it was – it’s still a decadent dish! Once I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try this dish.
It’s still not a low-calorie, low-carb meal but if you love fettuccine then this is a great alternative. Butternut squash added the creamy without the cream, a pop of color and veggies to this recipe. Plus, you get a pinch of sweetness as well. And yes, it’s just a pinch so no worries.
Here’s the recipe!
Butternut Squash Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe - A Healthier Alternative
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. spoons butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 Tbsp. Rosemary
- 1 Tbsp. Sage
- 3 Cups Butternut Squash
- 1 Cup Vegetable Stock
- 2 Cups Milk
- 2 Cups of Water
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
Add butter and onions to a deep frying pan - cook for about a minute
Add squash and stir
Add Rosemary and Sage
Add Vegetable stock and cover
Cook for 15 minutes
Mash the squash well while in pan
Add Parmesan cheese
Add brown sugar
Add nutmeg and salt and pepper
Add fettuccine pasta directly into the sauce and cover
Then, add 2 cups of milk and 2 cups of water
Cook for about 15 mins on low flame – depending on how you like your pasta. I kept tasting it after 12 minutes as we like ours just past al dente.
I hope you can get to enjoy this incredibly delicious meal too! Let me know if you have any questions in the comment section below.
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I have been following weight watchers for almost three years now. Have never really found a satisfactory alfredo type recipe. At least, the butternut squash is point free. The pictures were so well done, I could sniff the saute!
Woweeeeeeeeeee this Butternut Squash Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe looks delish! I will try it for sure.Thanks Carolann for sharing.
Llke you, I love alfredo sauces as well. In the past, I’ve substituted cream and dairy using avocados which I really enjoy (tastes very creamy, high in unsaturated fats) however I made it for some kids and they didn’t enjoy it due to the green colour.
I’m going to try it with squash – the yellow orange colour may just trick them into thinking it’s cheese.
This looks INCREDIBLE. I love butternut squash. I’m thinking of making some soup today. But this? MMMMMn. YUM! Thanks for sharing. It’s made my stomach growl!
Hi Andrea, It really was amazing. I also heard it’s no points for Weight Watchers too. I don’t follow that diet but it’s good to know this dish is really a healthier alternative lol. For me, it was just delicious lol. Thanks much for stopping by and hope to see you again soon!
Hi Elle, That sounds really good – adding avocados. I’ll have to remember to try that. The squash was a very different experience for me and we loved it. I hope you get to try it. Let me know if you do and how much you loved it too!
Hi Alana, wow that’s good to know. This dish tasted decadent but wasn’t and that’s what I loved about it. Plus that little bit of sweetness was the kicker. I hope you get to enjoy it too. Thx much for stopping by!
Oh wow it was soo good. I’ll have to make you a batch lol xo
This will be one of your most popular posts I believe. This time of year we love to have butternut and acorn squash so I am happy to see this recipe. Like above, I can almost smell and taste this butternut squash fettuccine alfredo.
Thanks Sue! This dish was amazing. I love that touch of sweetness you get from the squash. Plus, it’s not nearly as bad for you as regular fettuccine is lol. You must try it. It’s really quite the dish!
This looks Yummmmmy! I am normally not a fan of butternut squash on its own, but I love butternut squash soup. With all the spices and the cream I think this would remind me of the soup more than the side dish, I will have to give it a try! Such a warm comforting fall dish! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Heather. I agree. I don’t like the squash on its own but with the pasta…it’s heaven! It really was amazing and much better for you. I hope you get to try it soon. I know you will just love it.
The pictures really do make it look yummy Carolann. I might just have to give it a try.
Thanks much Anj. It’s my favorite fettuccine dish now! I hope you get to try it. xo