Creamy Alfredo With Tofu Shirataki

I just love tofu shirataki noodles for lunch and am always looking for low calorie ways to prepare them. Here's one I created with a little leftover low-fat cream cheese and skim milk! Recipe makes one serving, but could easily be adjusted.

• Ready In: 8 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  ounce  neufchatel cheese
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 1 -1 1⁄2 teaspoon dried chives
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package  tofu shirataki noodles, rinsed drained and patted dry

Directions

1. Drain and rinse shirataki noodles. Cook in microwave for 1 minute then rinse, drain, pat dry and chop noodles into manageable lengths.
2. Melt reduced fat cream cheese and milk in the microwave on medium heat for 1-3 minutes. Stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and warm.
3. Add chives, garlic salt, lemon juice, ground pepper and tofu noodles.
4. Return to microwave, heating for another 1-2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds until desired temperature is reached.