Fettuccine Alfredo
Low Calorie Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
Fettuccine cooked with skim milk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, splash of lemon and nutmeg to season.
Recipe Ingredients
8 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup skim milk
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Recipe Directions
Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Drain but reserve 1/4 cup water. Keep the noodles warm.
In a skillet, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook until it becomes straw colored about 45 seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk. Return to the stove and on medium heat continue whisking constantly about 2 minutes, or until thickened. Add the reserved water and the remaining ingredients. Stir until smooth.
Pour over the noodles and serve.
Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories: 247
Total Fat: 3.7g
Cholesterol 49mg
Sodium: 267mg
Total Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 2g
See also:
Taco Pasta
Easy Chicken and Pasta
Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss
Pasta with Blue Cheese Sauce
Turkey and Cheese Pasta Toss
