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Lowfat Fettuccine Alfredo

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Submitted by Cathy58

A healthy alternative to the delicious pasta dish everyone loves.

YIELD

1 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

20 min

READY

30 min

Ingredients

1 453.6
½ 118
CUP ML COTTAGE CHEESE
nonfat *
½ 118
CUP ML MILK, SKIM
skim milk, evaporated
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML ARROWROOT FLOUR
or rice flour
1 1
X X SALT
to taste *
1 1
X X BLACK PEPPER
to taste *
1 5
TEASPOON ML GARLIC POWDER
optional
1 5
TEASPOON ML ONION POWDER
optional
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML PARSLEY LEAVES
fresh, minced
1 1
X X PARMESAN CHEESE
grated, for garnish *

Directions

Cook fettuccine and drain. Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese, skim milk, arrowroot, salt and pepper, and garlic and onion powders if desired, in a blender. Purée 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 sauté ¾ cup sliced mushrooms in 2 tablespoons red wine. Toss with sauce and hot pasta.

Per serving: 452 cal; 19g prot; 5g fat; 80g carb; 104mg chol; 424mg sod; 0.4g fiber.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 584g (20.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 1742 4% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 116g 116%
Dietary Fiber 15g 60%
Sugars g
Protein 128g
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 26% Iron 85%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
 

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