Lightened up Creamy Spinach Fettucine

Came up with this recipe while trying to use up what's left in the fridge before moving day. The Weight Watchers cream cheese gives it the richness of an Alfredo sauce without the guilt.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2

Ingredients

• 8  ounces spinach fettuccine
• 4  tablespoons  weight watchers cream cheese
• 4  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons  low-fat butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
2. While pasta is boiling prepare 2 bowls.
3. Place 2 tbsp cream cheese and reduced fat butter in each bowl.
4. Take about 3 tbsps of the boiling pasta water and place in each bowl to soften the cream cheese and stir.
5. Drain pasta and place equal amounts in each bowl.
6. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper and pepper to taste and stir together until all pasta is coated.