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Now you can have all the richness of Alfredo sauce with only a fraction of the usual sodium, saturated fat, and calories. The addition of lemon gives this dish a fresh twist.
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Fettuccine Alfredo - Delicious Decisions
Now you can have all the richness of Alfredo sauce with only a fraction of the usual sodium, saturated fat, and calories. The addition of lemon gives this dish a fresh twist.
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Servings:
8
Ingredients
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16 oz. fettuccine -
1/4 cup milk -
2 Tbsp. flour -
1 1/2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese -
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -
2 tsp. lemon juice -
1/8 tsp. pepper -
2 Tbsp. parsley -
1/4 tsp. salt -
1 medium lemon
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. Drain well in a colander. Cover to keep warm. -
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup milk and the flour until smooth. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Pour the mixture into the saucepan. -
Whisk in the remaining 1 1/4 cups milk. Bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly with a flat spatula to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan. -
Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and the lemon juice and pepper. -
Transfer the pasta to a platter. Pour the sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan. Garnish with the lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Fettuccine Alfredo - Delicious Decisions
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 235 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | |
| Sodium | 155 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | |
| Sugars | 4 g | |
| Protein | 11 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
3 starch, 1/2 very lean meat
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Servings:
8
Ingredients
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16 oz. fettuccine -
1/4 cup milk -
2 Tbsp. flour -
1 1/2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese -
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -
2 tsp. lemon juice -
1/8 tsp. pepper -
2 Tbsp. parsley -
1/4 tsp. salt -
1 medium lemon
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. Drain well in a colander. Cover to keep warm. -
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup milk and the flour until smooth. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Pour the mixture into the saucepan. -
Whisk in the remaining 1 1/4 cups milk. Bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly with a flat spatula to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan. -
Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and the lemon juice and pepper. -
Transfer the pasta to a platter. Pour the sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan. Garnish with the lemon wedges.