Lighter Fettuccini Alfredo

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A low-fat pasta for garlic lovers. For variety, try shell or penne pasta.

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Servings:
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Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta

  • 1 cup nonfat milk

  • ½ cup reduced fat margarine

  • 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, cubed

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon onion salt

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook fettuccini until al dente. Drain.

  2. Combine milk, cubed Neufchatel cheese, butter or margarine, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until blended.

  3. Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce and serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

438 Calories
21g Fat
45g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 438
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 624mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 240mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 231mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.