Fettuccine Alfredo - Lightened-Up
Comes without ALL the guilt!Serves 4
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 25 min
Total Time 35 min
Ingredients
8 oz whole wheat fettuccine pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup fat free half & half
2 tbsp reduced sodium, fat-free chicken stock
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp pepper, or to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder, to taste
1 1/2 oz freshly, finely shredded Parmesan cheese
2 oz Reduced fat cream cheese
Instructions
In a large pasta pot (or stock pot) bring water to a boil
Add in fettuccine noodles and cook according to package, or preference, drain set aside
In a separate saucepan over medium heat melt butter, then add in flour stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes to cook flour taste out
Slowly add-in milk, cream and chicken stock stirring constantly to prevent lumps
Add in salt, pepper and garlic powder
Let sauce come to a slow bubble and once it has thickened reduce temperature to low and add in cheeses, stirring until combined
Taste for seasoning adjustment then add in pasta and gently combine
Let stand for 5-10 minutes to continue to thicken-up
Serve with fresh chopped parsley or additional parmesan cheese is desired
Each serving is 9 WW+ points
Nutritional Info
Calories: 354 Total Fat: 10.5 g Saturated Fat: 6 g Trans Fat: 0.2 g Cholesterol: 28.3 mg
Sodium: 694.4 mg Total Carbs: 52.8 g Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g Sugars: 3.9 g Protein: 13.5 g
By MJ Adapted from Cooking Light
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