Healthy Low-Fat Penne Alfredo (Or Linguine)

Submitted by I Cant Believe Its

"This is a great alfredo with a light kick! A delicious dinner served with rolls and margarine."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 5 teaspoons reduced fat margarine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2⁄3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon fat free cream cheese, softened
• 3⁄4 teaspoon parsley
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cold water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (Heaping tbsps, or to taste)
• 1 3⁄4 cups whole wheat penne (or other whole wheat noodle)
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large pot bring water to a boil then cook whole wheat penne while making sauce.
2. In large saucepan, sauté garlic and green onion in margarine, then stir in the evaporated milk, fat-free cream cheese, cayenne, and parsley. Allow cream cheese to melt.
3. Combine cornstarch and water separately until there are no lumps, and pour into milk mixture. Mix and poke at any cornstarch lumps until the sauce is smooth again.
4. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add parmesan cheese and stir just until incorperated.
5. Remove from the heat and continue stirring parmesan cheese until melted, adding salt and pepper to taste.
6. Pour over cooked and drained pasta and serve. Redfridgerate any leftovers.