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Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

Light Fettuccine Alfredo is a healthier spin on the classic Alfredo, using less butter and cream with the same great taste. Try this lightened up recipe for your next pasta night!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword fettuccini alfredo, skinny fettuccini alfredo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 621kcal
Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For alfredo sauce:

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup lower sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Other:

  • 12 ounces fettuccini - or any pasta
  • extra parmesan, black pepper - to serve

Instructions

  • Make sauce. Heat olive oil and butter in a medium stock pan, over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds. Add flour and stir again, until flour is well absorbed, about 1-2 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Add chicken broth, milk, and half and half, and whisk until mixture starts to thicken. This will take a few minutes. Reduce heat to low, and stir in parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, until cheese melts and sauce is nice and creamy.
    1 cup lower sodium chicken broth, 1 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup half and half, 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot, with plenty of salt and water. Cook until al dente and reserve a cup of pasta water.
    12 ounces fettuccini
  • Use a tongs to transfer cooked pasta directly to the Alfredo sauce. Stir well and add extra pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
  • Serve pasta with extra parmesan and some freshly ground black pepper.
    extra parmesan, black pepper

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Notes

Possible Variations:

  • Add heavy cream. If you want to go a bit heavier, you can add some heavy cream to this dish.
  • Use a variety of pasta. Use any kind of pasta you prefer.
  • Add vegetables. We like to add frozen peas and carrots to this dish as it reminds us of that favorite pasta dish we enjoyed in college.
  • Boost the protein. Grill some chicken, salmon, or shrimp to go alongside the pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1102mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 2mg