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Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

One of my favorite pasta dishes EVER is Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo! That's why I love this lightened-up version that I PROMISE tastes just like the real thing. Super simple and quick to make, I love whipping it up and adding some grilled chicken or salmon for a delicious, filling pasta night meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp light butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (240g)
  • 1 cup fat-free milk (240g)
  • 3/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese grated or shaved
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 tsp pepper
  • 12- oz. Fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tsp salt for pasta
  • fresh parsley chopped, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set to medium heat. Add butter and garlic and stir; let simmer for one minute. Add flour and stir quickly to form a pasta. Then immediately after, stir in chicken broth and whisk until there are no lumps.
  2. Whisk in milk. Let simmer for 6-8 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
  3. Turn heat to medium-low and add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir, then remove from heat and let thicken for a few minutes. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
  4. Place water in a large pot and bring to boil and add salt. When it is at a rolling boil, add fettuccine. Stir occasionally so the noodles don't stick to each other. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the noodles are al dente (they are best when not overcooked).
  5. Drain the fettuccine then add to the Alfredo sauce; toss around until the noodles are evenly covered. Serve up in a bowl and top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of recipe (138g) Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33.5g (11%) Protein 9.8g (20%) Fat 5.2g (8%) Saturated Fat 3.1g (16%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of recipe (138g)
Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33.5g 11%
Protein 9.8g 20%
Fat 5.2g 8%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 3g 6%

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