Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Name: Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup low-fat (2%) milk; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons Neufchtel or low-fat cream cheese; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 12 ounces fresh fettuccine; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-fat (2%) milk
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Neufchtel or low-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 ounces fresh fettuccine
Freshly ground pepper

1
Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook until the garlic is slightly soft, about 1 minute.
3
Add in the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon,1 minute.
4
Whisk in the milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, whisking constantly, until just thickened, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the Neufchatel and parmesan cheese; whisk until melted, about 1 minute.
6
Stir in the chopped parsley.
7
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
8
Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and return to the pot.
10
Add the sauce and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the pasta and gently toss to combine, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen.
11
Season with salt.
12
Divide among bowls and top with parmesan and pepper.
13
Photograph by Andrew McCaul

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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: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

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