Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo
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Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo
Description
This version of Fettuccine Alfredo begins by gently melting butter and simmering diced garlic to develop flavor. Flour is stirred in to create a roux, which is the base for the sauce. Chicken broth and 1% milk are gradually added while whisking to achieve a smooth, thickened consistency. After the sauce has thickened over several minutes, Parmesan cheese is stirred in for its distinctive cheesy taste and silky texture.
Fettuccine noodles are cooked separately in salted boiling water following package directions to al dente and then tossed with the Alfredo sauce to coat evenly. Optional Italian parsley and extra Parmesan can be added as garnish to introduce fresh color and herbaceous notes to the dish.
Using high-quality Parmesan cheese enhances the sauce's depth of flavor and melt quality. Cooking the sauce gently avoids curdling or separating, maintaining the creamy texture. This dish provides a less rich alternative to traditional Alfredo that still maintains the creamy taste and comforting texture.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic finely diced (may use two, clove
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk 1% fat
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated or shaved, high-quality
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Italian parsley diced, optional as garnish
- 9 - 12 oz fettuccine noodles package
Instructions
- In skillet, over medium heat, add butter and let it begin to melt. Stir in diced garlic and let simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and stir quickly to form a paste.
- Quickly stir in chicken broth and use whisk to remove any lumps.
- Stir in 1% milk. Let simmer for 6-8 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
- Turn heat to medium-low and add parmesan cheese and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Remove from heat and let thicken. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
- Meanwhile, place water in large pot and bring to boil. Generously salt boiling water.
- Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions.
- Toss fettuccine with alfredo sauce and top with parsley and parmesan cheese, if so desired.
Notes
- Select genuine, refrigerated Parmesan cheese for better flavor and melting quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% 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.
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