Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

by Rocco di Spirito
(Rd.com)

I am a big fettuccine alfredo fan. Restaurant versions are very high in calories, unnecessarily loaded with lots of cream and cheese, some even have egg yolks.

Here is a low in fat and calories version of yummy fettuccine alfredo recipe. I use Greek yoghurt an a bit of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese instead of sour cream, but not too much. See for yourselves!


Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients:

*Makes 4 servings.

8 oz. whole wheat fettuccine

1 tbs. butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. cornstarch

Pinch ground nutmeg

3/4 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth

3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

3/4 cup 5% Greek yogurt

Salt and freshly ground black pepper


Preparation:

• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions, 9 to 11 minutes; drain.

• While pasta is cooking, melt butter in large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

• Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and nutmeg in small bowl. Whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Pour mixture into sauté pan, raise heat, and bring sauce to simmer, whisking occasionally. Whisk in ½ cup cheese until melted. Remove sauté pan from heat and whisk in yogurt until sauce is smooth.

• In large bowl, toss fettuccine with Alfredo sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired. Top pasta with remaining ¼ cup cheese and serve.


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Original Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe