4.7 from 9 votes
Skinny Fettuccini Garlic Alfredo
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 350 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole wheat fettuccini pasta
Garlic Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
386mg
(16%)
Potassium
312mg
(9%)
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
% 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.