Fettccine Alfredo
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

Ingredients




1 tablespoon butter
2 smalls garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, grated
4 cups cooked fettuccine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

1 Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. 2 Stir in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended; cook 8 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Stir in cream cheese; cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until it melts. Pour over hot cooked fettuccine; toss well to coat. top with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and pepper.

About


Using cream cheese makes a thick sauce with little effort. Add steamed broccoli or sliced chicken for a complete meal.