Smarter Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe


Submitted by christinavt

Makes 4 servings


Give your taste buds a treat with this creamy variation of a family favorite. From kraftfoods.com. fettuccine, chicken broth, flour, Light Cream Cheese, Grated Parmesan Cheese, nutmeg, pepper, fresh parsley cvt

Ingredients
1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked (113664)
1 1/4 cups (fat-free reduced-sodium) chicken broth (105273)
4 tsp. flour
80 g (1/3 cup) light cream cheese spread (90774)
3 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. garlic powder, optional
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Directions
  1. COOK pasta as directed on package.

  2. MEANWHILE, mix broth and flour in medium saucepan with wire whisk. Add cream cheese spread, 2 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese, the nutmeg and pepper; cook 2 min. or until mixture comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly.

  3. DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese and the parsley.

Categories

Cheese, Pasta, Main Dish, American, Italian, Quick, Sugar-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 160.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
272
Calories from Fat
49
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
5.5g
8%
Saturated Fat
2.6g
13%
Cholesterol
13mg
4%
Sodium
282mg
12%
Total Carbohydrates
46.2g
15%
Dietary Fiber
2.2g
9%
Sugars
2.4g
Protein
10.5g
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 7% Iron 1%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
D+
  Good points
  • Low in cholesterol
  • Low in sugar
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