Lowfat Fettuccine Alfredo


Course : Pasta
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


1 pound fettuccine

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese

1 teaspoon onion powder -- optional

1/2 cup evaporated skim milk

2 teaspoons parsley -- minced

1/2 teaspoon arrowroot or rice flour

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


Cook fettuccine and drain. Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese, skim mild, arrowroot, salt and pepper, and garlic and onion powders if desired, in a blender. puree until smooth. Transfer mixture to a heavy skillet or saucepan, add parsley and warm over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Do not let sauce boil. Remove from heat and pour over hot, drained noodles. Sprinkle with parmesan. Variations: use tomato or spinach fettuccine, and garnish with sun- dried tomatoes and chopped fresh basil. Or lightly steam 1 cup broccoli florets for 3 to 4 min, until tender-crisp. Toss with sauce and hot pasta. Or saute 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms in 2 tbs red wine. Toss with sauce and hot pasta.


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