Creamy Light Fettuccine Alfredo

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   Bring 2 quarts water and 1 Tb. salt to a boil in a large soup kettle. Add pasta and, using the time given on the package as a guide, cook partially covered, stirring frequently at first to prevent sticking, until just tender.

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   Meanwhile, microwave broth, milk and garlic in a 1-quart Pyrex measuring cup or small microwave-safe bowl until steamy hot, 3 to 4 minutes; let stand for a couple of minutes.

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   Place butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over low heat. When butter melts, whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture all at once, whisking constantly until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan. Add salt and pepper to taste, and simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes.

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   Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.

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   Pour cream sauce over pasta, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Toss and serve immediately with a light sprinkling of Parmesan.

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   If you have any leftover pasta, pour it onto a baking sheet to cool quickly, then refrigerate. Save any remaining pasta cooking liquid to toss with pasta when reheating. (Leftover pasta can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave on high or warm over low heat, stirring in enough water or reserved pasta cooking liquid to make the dish creamy again.)

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   Per serving: 376 calories, 15g protein, 65g carbohydrates, 6g fat (3g saturated), 14mg cholesterol, 2g fiber, 716g sodium

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.