Ww Fettuccine Alfredo

TeresaS's Note:

This is an outstanding dish. I always add some shrimp and mushrooms to the dish. I know the shimp adds more points but it is so worth it. Without the shrimp and mushrooms you get 7 points per serving. Serving size is 1 cup. Serve piping hot while it's creamiest. Happy eating.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 1.0 cup

• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 2/3 cups nonfat milk
• 2 tablespoons light cream cheese
• 1 1/4 cups finely shredded fresh parmesan cheese, divide
• 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine (cooked without salt or fat, about 8 oz uncooked pasta)
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. (this is where I would add the shrimp).
2. Add garlic; saute' 1 minute.
3. Stir in flour.
4. Gradually add milk stirring with a whisk until blended. (I would add mushrooms here).
5. Cook 8 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
6. Add cream cheese, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
8. Pour over fettuccine; toss well to coat.
9. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, and pepper.
10. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Chef #1531249]

I've been looking for a lower fat alfredo recipe, and now I have found it! This is terrific; my kids love it. Thanks so much.

[Lalaloula]

This recipe is amazing! It is soooo decadently rich and creamy with great flavour, while also being reasonably healthy. YUM! :)
I made a few changes due to what I had on hand: I used a herb-infused butter, pasta with mushroom flavour and a herby cheese. Those really worked well with your recipe and everyone raved about the results!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this keeper with us, Teresa!
Made and reviewed for Zaar Stars May 2011.

[Little Of Everything]

WARNING - this recipe is not 7 points. Unless I'm missing something, ww points calculators say it is 10 based on calories, fat and fiber. So, just know that going in so you don't go over like I did.
However, it is the single best alfredo recipe I've ever made, and the fact that it uses skim milk makes it so much cheaper and healthier than regular alfredo. We loved this recipe! Thanks for posting, and someone tell me if it is 7 for some reason.
Thanks!