Lighthearted Fettuccine Alfredo |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Easy and low fat to boot! : ) I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I have written down here with it: Per serving: 312 calories, 5g fat, 349 sodium, 64 mg cholesterol, 46 carbs, 19g protein, and 251 mg potassium. Ingredients:
1/2 lb fettuccine or 1/2 lb spaghetti (i use gf pasta) |
1 cup low fat cottage cheese |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup low-fat milk |
1 egg |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup fresh parsley or 1/2 cup basil, chopped |
Directions:
1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook fettuccine until tender but firm; drain and return to saucepan.
2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, process cottage cheese until smooth.
3. Add Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, nutmeg, and pepper; blend until smooth.
4. Pour into saucepan with hot cooked pasta; cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Sprinkle with parsley or basil.
6. Serve immediately.
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