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Fettuccine Alfredo (Light)
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Cooking Light. This makes enough for 8 oz. uncooked pasta plus vegetables mixed in. If you are not mixing in veg. increase pasta to 12 oz.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups hot cooked fettuccine (8 oz. uncooked pasta)
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
black pepper
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic, cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in flour.
4. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
5. Cook 6 minutes or until it thickens, stirring constantly.
6. Add 1 cup parmesan, cream cheese and salt.
7. Stir with whisk til cheese melts.
8. Toss with hot pasta.
9. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan, parsley and black pepper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com