Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo

This is a recipe that was emailed to me by Vita-Mix. I made some changes to suit our taste and the results were fantastic. This is prepared in the Vita-Mix in about 5 minutes. Serve over fresh cooked fettuccine with a crisp side salad.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 16  ounces fettuccine

• Sauce

• 8  ounces silken tofu
• 3⁄4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2  tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 -2  garlic clove
• 4  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  italian seasoning
• 4  whole  roasted red peppers, canned
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook the fettuccine in salted water as per package directions.
2. Place sauce ingredients in the Vita-Mix container in order specified except for Italian seasoning.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend and secure 2-part lid.
4. Select VARIABLE speed #1 and gradually increase spped to #10; then to HIGH.
5. Allow the machine to run for 3 to 4 minutes or until heavy steam pours through the lid opening.
6. Adjust salt and pepper to suit personal taste.
7. Serve over freshly cooked fettucine, sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
8. Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning blend.