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Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

Skinny Lowfat Fettuccine Alfredo is just like the original without all of the fat and calories.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: low-fat alfredo sauce, low-fat fettuccine alfredo, skinny fettuccine alfredo
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey

Equipment

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

  • 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.

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Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1.1mg