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Low-Fat Fettuccine Alfredo

Now you can have all the richness of Alfredo sauce with only a fraction of the usual sodium, saturated fat, and calories. The addition of lemon gives this dish a fresh twist.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8; 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

16 ounces dried whole-grain fettuccine
1/4 cup fat-free milk and 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk, divided use
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese and 1 1/2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, divided use
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper (white preferred)
2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium lemon, cut into 4 wedges (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. Drain well in a colander. Cover to keep warm.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup milk and the flour until smooth. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Pour the mixture into the saucepan.

    Step 3

    Whisk in the remaining 1 1/4 cups milk. Bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly with a flat spatula to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

    Step 4

    Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and the lemon juice and pepper.

    Step 5

    Transfer the pasta to a platter. Pour the sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan. Garnish with the lemon wedges.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 235

    Step 8

    Total fat: 2.0g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 3mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 155mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 47g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 7g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 4g

    Step 18

    Protein: 11g

    Step 19

    Calcium: 125mg

    Step 20

    Potassium: 206mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 21

    3 starch

    Step 22

    1/2 very lean meat

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