Skinny Fettucine Alfredo

5 steps

This is a delicious, somewhat healthier, alfredo recipe given to me by one of my chef instructors at culinary school.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:45:36 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories524.7 kcal (26%)

Total Fat31.4 g (45%)

Carbs37.9 g (15%)

Sugars3.8 g (4%)

Protein16.5 g (33%)

Sodium528.2 mg (26%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

8 ouncesfettucine

2 Tbspextra virgin olive oil

2cloves garlic

finely chopped

2 Tbspflour

1 cupfat-free chicken broth

½ cup2% milk

8 ouncesgreek cream cheese

¼ tspblack pepper

¾ cupparmesan

grated, plus more for serving

parsley leaves

for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

In a pot of boiling, salted, water cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the olive over over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk in the flour until smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese, then gradually add in chicken broth, milk, and pepper. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Lower the heat and simmer, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the sauce over pasta and toss. Stir in 3/4 cup parmesan. Top with parsley leaves and more parmesan.