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Fettuccine Alfredo {done light}

Rich and creamy, full of flavor, and light on calories.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 349kcal
Author Chellie Schmitz

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 16 oz Fettuccine noodles
  • 2 cups cooked chicken cut into bite size pieces (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the milk, cream cheese, flour and salt in a blender and mix well.
  • Melt butter in a medium sauce pan.
  • add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add milk mixture.
  • Stirring, bring mixture to a simmer and continue cooking until sauce is thickened.
  • Remove from heat, add parmesan cheese and nutmeg.
  • Cover and set aside.
  • Add Fettuccine to boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
  • Drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Add chicken, if using, and sauce, and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 1mg