Skinny Fettuccini Garlic Alfredo
User Reviews
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
350 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, American, Italian-American Fussion
Skinny Fettuccini Garlic Alfredo
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A lightened up garlic alfredo sauce that is delicious and creamy and coats the pasta perfectly! Half of the calories and you won’t even be able to tell!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole wheat fettuccini pasta
Garlic Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 garlic minced cloves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk 1% fat
- 2 ounces cream cheese reduced-fat
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- parsley chopped fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot cook the 12 ounces whole wheat fettuccini pasta according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and saute for a minute until fragrant. Add the 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and whisk until it starts to brown. Slowly whisk in the 2 cups 1% milk, then add the 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Continue to whisk until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce thickens. Add in the ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese and continue to cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for garnish if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
386mg
(16%)
Potassium
312mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
437IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
256mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 386mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 437IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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