Fettuccine Alfredo (lighter recipe)

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 115 ); Total Fat 13 g (Saturated Fat 3 g); Cholesterol 35 mg; Sodium 580 mg; Total Carbohydrate 36 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 8 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 14 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 12 %; Iron 8 % Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1/3 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk
• 3/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese blend
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook fettuccine as directed on package.
2. While fettuccine is cooking, heat margarine and milk in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until margarine is melted. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Drain fettuccine. Pour sauce over fettuccine; stir until fettuccine is well coated. Sprinkle with parsley.