Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo


I made this with grilled chicken and steamed broccoli and it was super tasty.  Apparently, this recipe cuts out 400 calories from your classic alfredo....

1 Tbs. butter

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp. lemon zest

2 tsp. flour

1 cup milk (I used 1%)

2 Tbs. Neufchatel cheese or low-fat cream cheese

¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

12 ounces fettuccine



1. Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook until the garlic is slightly soft, about 1 minute. Add in the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and ¾ teaspoon salt and cook, whisking constantly, until just thickened, about 3 minutes.

Add the cream cheese and parmesan cheese, whisk until melted, about 1 minute.

2. Meanwhile bring water to a boil and cook pasta. Reserve 1 cup cooking water.

3. Add pasta to the sauce and add enough cooking water to loosen the sauce to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.