Lighter Shrimp Fettucini Alfredo

Name: Lighter Shrimp Fettucini Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated fettuccine; 1 lb peeled and devained medium shrimp; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 1/3 cup light cream; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/3 teaspoon pepper

Submitted by NancyB

"Quick and easy. From Cooking LIght September 2009 magazine. The sauce is really good. I used packaged fettucini, jarred garlic (in olive oil) and frozen shrimp. Doubled to feed my family with NO leftovers"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated fettuccine
1 lb peeled and devained medium shrimp
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
¹⁄₃ cup light cream
3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
¹⁄₃ teaspoon pepper

directions

Cook pasta according to directions. Drain pasta reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
Combine shrimp, onions and garlic in a small bowl. Heat a large skillet and add olive oil. Add shrimp mixture and saute for 4 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove from pan.
Reduce heat slightly. Add reserved cooking liquid, Parmigiano-Reggiano, cream, cream cheese and pepper to pan. Cook for 2 minutes until cheeses melt.
Combine pasta, cheese mixture and shrimp mixture and serve.