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Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

Skinny Lowfat Fettuccine Alfredo is just like the original without all of the fat and calories.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 garlic clove finely diced (may use two)
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Horizon 1% Milk
  • 3/4 cup High-Quality Parmesan Cheese grated or shaved
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Italian parsley diced, optional as garnish
  • 9 - 12 oz pkg. Fettuccine Noodles

Instructions

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  1. In skillet, over medium heat, add butter and let it begin to melt. Stir in diced garlic and let simmer for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in flour and stir quickly to form a paste.
  3. Quickly stir in chicken broth and use whisk to remove any lumps.
  4. Stir in 1% milk. Let simmer for 6-8 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
  5. Turn heat to medium-low and add parmesan cheese and salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and let thicken. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
  7. Meanwhile, place water in large pot and bring to boil. Generously salt boiling water.
  8. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions.
  9. Toss fettuccine with alfredo sauce and top with parsley and parmesan cheese, if so desired.

Notes

  • Use high-quality parmesan cheese (the real stuff that is refrigerated)

Nutrition Information

Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 483mg (20%) Potassium 205mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 2.9mg (3%) Calcium 214mg (21%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 483mg 20%
Potassium 205mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3%
Calcium 214mg 21%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.