posted by Linda in MO 02-21-101 7:21 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
"Light" Fettuccini Alfredo
Recipe By : Cooking Light
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian , Low-Fat, Main Dish , Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Tablespoon butter
2 small cloves garlic -- minced
1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups skim milk
2 Tablespoons light process cream cheese
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 oz.) grated parmesan cheese -- divided
4 cups hot cooked fettuccini (about 8 oz.)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley -- optional
fresh ground pepper and salt -- to taste
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, saute 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring with wire whisk til blended. Cook 8 min. or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Stir in cream cheese, salt, and pepper cook 2 min. Add 1 cup Parmesan, stirring constantly til melted. (May need to add a little bit more milk to thin if using 2%.)
Pour over hot cooked fettucini, toss well to coat. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and parsley.
(4 servings, 1 cup = 345 cal. using skim and 2 T. cream cheese)