Fettuccini Alfredo - Light Edition Recipe

Name: Fettuccini Alfredo - Light Edition
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, dry; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk (or I have used skim); 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (real is better); 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream; 1 -2 cup shrimp or 1 -2 cup chicken

Servings: persons

12 ounces fettuccine pasta, dry
2 tablespoons butter
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk (or I have used skim)
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (real is better)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1 -2 cup shrimp or 1 -2 cup chicken

1
Cook fettuccine. Drain and return to pot.
2
While you are cooking the pasta, prepare the sauce. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
4
Mix the milk and flour together until smooth. Add to garlic.
5
Increase heat to medium high. Cook and stir until it is bubbling and thickened. 4 - 5 minutes.
6
Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 -2 minutes, until cheese is melted.
7
Stir in chicken or shrimp and sour cream.
8
Cook until heated through.
9
Pour sauce over fettuccine and toss to coat.
10
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, dry, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 -2 garlic clove, minced, 1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk (or I have used skim), and more.

Yes, Fettuccini Alfredo - Light Edition falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fettuccini Alfredo - Light Edition

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