Description
This Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo recipe offers a lighter, yet creamy and delicious twist on the classic pasta dish. Using low-fat milk and cream cheese, it reduces calories and fat without sacrificing flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect comforting meal for six servings.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup low-fat milk (1%)
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta
- 12 ounces fettuccine
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine thoroughly. Continue to sauté and stir for an additional minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Add Liquids and Thicken: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to create a smooth mixture without lumps. Next, whisk in the low-fat milk and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Incorporate Cheeses and Season: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and the low-fat cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring the sauce to ensure it becomes rich and creamy without burning.
- Cook the Pasta: While the sauce is thickening, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta well.
- Serve: Divide the cooked fettuccine into individual bowls and ladle the Alfredo sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy your lighter, creamy Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo.
Notes
- Use low-fat milk and cream cheese to keep the sauce creamy but lower in fat and calories.
- Whisking constantly when adding liquids helps avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for the best texture and flavor instead of pre-grated cheese.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste after adding the cheeses.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
