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Skinny Fettuccini Garlic Alfredo
A lightened up garlic alfredo sauce that is delicious and creamy and coats the pasta perfectly! Half of the calories and you won’t even be able to tell!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●whisk
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
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cook
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In a large pot cook the 12 ounces whole wheat fettuccini pasta according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
whole wheat fettuccini pasta12 ounces
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whisk
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and saute for a minute until fragrant. Add the 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and whisk until it starts to brown. Slowly whisk in the 2 cups 1% milk, then add the 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
unsalted butter2 tablespoonsminced garlic cloves2all-purpose flour2 tablespoons1% milk2 cupsreduced-fat cream cheese2 ouncesgarlic powder1 teaspoonItalian seasoning1 teaspoon
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whisk
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Continue to whisk until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce thickens. Add in the ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese and continue to cook for a few minutes.
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combine
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Stir in the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for garnish if desired.
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Nutrition Facts
calories
350 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
386 mg
protein Content
16 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
30 mg
carbohydrate Content
52 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
3 g
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