Lightened Up Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
This rich and creamy lightened up fettuccine alfredo tastes just as good as the comfort food original!
Servings: 6
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine*
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (or butter)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups milk (1%, 2% or whole)**
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- pinch of nutmeg
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
- Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, heat the oil (or butter) over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant and translucent. Sprinkle in the flour, whisk to combine. Cook the flour for a minute or so, whisking constantly to prevent it from burning or turning brown.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and thick, this may take a minute or two. Whisk in the milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Turn the heat up to medium and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Once the mixture thickens add the parmesan cheese. Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to combine. Serve immediately!
Notes
*Any shape of pasta will do, I used whole wheat linguine.
**Non-fat half & half can be used as well for a slightly richer sauce.
**Non-fat half & half can be used as well for a slightly richer sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 2mg