Easy Fettucine Alfredo

47 Reviews

“A quick, easy, and delicious low calorie Alfredo sauce that the family will love! Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.” - by Jackie

Ingredients

8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 lemons, juiced
1 pinch ground black pepper

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; immediately return to pan. Add olive oil; toss to coat. Add evaporated milk, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, dried basil, lemon juice, and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly, stirring constantly. Top with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
318 cal
16%

Fat
6.8 g
11%

Carbs
52.9 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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CRISTENCURLEY

Oct. 14, 2003

"Wonderful recipe! I made it last night for my husband and it was quick and delicious. Based on suggestions here, I left out the lemon and added some cut up chicken breast, minced garlic and fresh pars..." See moreley. It tasted wonderful and was easy to prepare when I got home from work."

CARELI

Sep. 11, 2003

"This was a really great recipe. My husband and I agreed that it had a touch too much lemon in it. The next time I make it I'm going to cut out 2/3rds of the lemon. Also to add a bit more bite to it..." See more I substituted 1/2 of the parmesean with romano cheese. "

ENTHUSIAST

Aug. 23, 2003

"The addition of lemon made the parmesan cheese clump up into little clots, and the sauce was thin and watery. I had to strain the fettucine and start over from scratch. I will definitely NOT be making..." See more this recipe again."

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