Dreamy Low-Fat Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Dreamy Low-Fat Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 1 garlic clove, peeled and lightly crushed; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 9 ounces fettuccine pasta, fresh is best

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Recipe by Vseward Chef-V

It's a shame that alfredo is, for most people an occasional indulgence. Now, with this recipe cutting gobs of fat and cheese, it makes a great candidate for weeknight cooking. You'll be surprised that the trick is using a butter and flour roux to provide the same mouth feel as thickened heavy cream. To help speed up this recipe, prepare the sauce while bringing the water to a boil.

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

teaspoon unsalted butter
2

teaspoons all-purpose flour
³⁄₄

cup whole milk
¹⁄₄

cup half-and-half
1

garlic clove, peeled and lightly crushed
¹⁄₂

teaspoon black pepper
1

pinch nutmeg
1

cup grated parmesan cheese
9

ounces fettuccine pasta, fresh is best

DIRECTIONS

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. I sometimes use a ladle, fill each of four serving bowls with about 1/2 boiling water and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until foaming. Whisk in the flour until mixture is smooth and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, half-and-half, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard garlic, stir in Parmesan and remove from heat.
Stir pasta and remaining salt into the boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, until al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
Return sauce to low heat, add 1/3 cup pasta water and the cooked pasta. Toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Add more water as needed to thin sauce to desired consistency and adjust seasonings.
Working quickly, empty the water from the warmed bowls and fill with pasta. Serve immediately.

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“It's a shame that alfredo is, for most people an occasional indulgence. Now, with this recipe cutting gobs of fat and cheese, it makes a great candidate for weeknight cooking. You'll be surprised that the trick is using a butter and flour roux to provide the same mouth feel as thickened heavy cream. To help speed up this recipe, prepare the sauce while bringing the water to a boil.”