Fettuccine Alfredo (Cooking Light)

Name: Fettuccine Alfredo (Cooking Light)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 1/3 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 1/4 cups grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces fettuccine; 2 teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley; black pepper

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Recipe by Cookie16

A healthier version of an unhealthy favorite.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

tablespoon butter
2

garlic cloves, minced
1

tablespoon flour
1 ¹⁄₃

cups 1% low-fat milk
1 ¹⁄₄

cups grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided
2

tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
8

ounces fettuccine
2

teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley
black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in flour.
Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
Cook 6 minutes or til thickened, stirring constantly.
Add 1 cup parmesan, cream cheese and salt. Stir with whisk while cheeses melt.
Toss with hot pasta, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan and chopped parsley and pepper.
Serve immediately.

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