Lighter Fettuccini Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup reduced fat margarine
8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

In a large pot of boiling salted water cook fettuccini until al dente. Drain.
Combine milk, cubed Neufchatel cheese, butter or margarine, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until blended.
Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce and serve warm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
438 cal
22%

Fat
20.7 g
32%

Carbs
44.6 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (78)

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BEANIEBOO

Apr. 13, 2007

"Neufchatel cheese is not the same thing as cream cheese, as a previous reviewer stated. It is similar but is lower in fat so if you are looking to cut calories, use the cheese in the recipe, not crea..." See morem cheese."

Mal

Mar. 12, 2008

"This was great! I wasn't really sure about the instructions, so i put the milk, cream cheese, and butter in a pan, heated it enough to melt the butter, then whisked it all together. Then I added the p..." See moreowders and parmesan and heated it until it was all melted and creamy. I served it over angel hair pasta with peas and bacon pieces. It was great!!!"

BETHEROO

Jun. 11, 2005

"pretty good. i like the idea of using neufchatel as opposed to heavy cream. by the way, everyone, neufchatel cheese is just another name for cream cheese. like philedelphia cream cheese...." See more"

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