Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo

Submitted by MA HIKER

"From the folks at Stonyfield Farms yogurt in NH (the best yogurt in the US!) - a healthy version of a rich pasta dish."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 lb whole grain fettuccine (or angel hair)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 3⁄4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Cook pasta al dente in salted water for 4 - 5 minutes, then drain.
2. Cook olive oil and garlic in a large skillet at medium heat for about 1 minute.
3. Add pasta and 1/2 cup cheese and toss well.
4. Add milk, stir and raise to medium high heat for about 2 minutes.
5. To prevent curdling, mix yogurt with 1/2 cup of pasta in a separate bowl.
6. Return mixture to skillet and mix well.
7. Turn off heat and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese and pepper.
8. Cover and allow pasta to absorb all the liquid for 12 to 15 minutes then serve.

Reviews

[LucyS-D]

Very good recipe. I was looking for a healthier version made with milk rather than cream. I made it as written except I used penne instead of fettucine and added just a teeny bit of butter (okay, 1 tablespoon) which smoothed the texture a bit and I did miss the fat. DH sprinkled his with a pinch of red pepper flakes. He liked it and he can be picky. I even told him there was yogurt in it and he said, "Good!"