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Light(er) Fettuccine Alfredo
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
The Gourmet Housewife
Ingredients
1
tbsp
butter
2
garlic cloves
minced
1
tbsp
flour
1 1/2
cup
skim or 1% milk
2
tbsp
light cream cheese
cubed and softened
1 1/4
cup
grated fresh Parmesan
375
g
fettuccine noodles
1
tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
or 1 tsp dried
pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk to make a sauce. Whisk in cream cheese and Parmesan and stir until smooth.
Season with parsley and pepper. Pour over noodles and serve warm.