Main DishesMay 05, 2015
Calories
422
Sodium
1073mg
44% DV
Fat
34g
53% DV
Protein
19g
39% DV
Carbs
2g
0% DV
Fiber
0.9g
3% DV
Creamy Alfredo with Buttered Fiddlehead Ferns and Lemon Zest
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From the foraging of early spring, fiddleheads make a great accompaniment to this creamy alfredo dish.
4
5 oz Fiddlehead Ferns (can sub for chopped asparagus)
8 oz Linguine
4 TBSP Butter
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
Zest of 1 Lemon
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg
2 oz Freshly Grated Parmesan (about 1/3 Cup)
Pepper
8 oz Linguine
4 TBSP Butter
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
Zest of 1 Lemon
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg
2 oz Freshly Grated Parmesan (about 1/3 Cup)
Pepper
In a medium pot, blanch the ferns in boiling water (it's important to fully cook them, as raw ferns can make you sick). Strain and rinse in a colander.
Bring a pot of water and a handful of salt to boil...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
422
Sodium
1073mg
44% DV
Fat
34g
53% DV
Protein
19g
39% DV
Carbs
2g
0% DV
Fiber
0.9g
3% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat22g114%
Polysaturated Fat1g9%
Monosaturated Fat10g64%
Cholesterol115mg38%
Sodium1073mg44%
Potassium89mg2%
Protein19g39%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber0.9g3%
Sugar0.5g1%
Vitamin A1225IU24%
Vitamin B60.04mg2%
Vitamin C0.9mg1%
Calcium577mg57%
Iron0.46mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.